Krist-bú

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Krist-bú

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Krist-bú

n. ‘Christ-estate,’ i. e. glebe-land given for the support of the poor, Vm. 169; some deeds of the 12th century referring to such lands are published in D. I., Nos. 30–34.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚱᛁᛋᛏ-ᛒᚢ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
gl
glossary.
i. e.
id est.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

D. I.
Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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