Herra-maðr
Old Norse Dictionary - herra-maðr
Meaning of Old Norse word "herra-maðr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- herra-maðr
- m. a lord, a knight, a lordly man, Fms. x. 445, Bs. i. 736, 780 (Lv. 59 looks as if corrupt).
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᚱᚱᛅ-ᛘᛅᚦᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Lv.
- Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)