Riddara-herr
Old Norse Dictionary - riddara-herr
Meaning of Old Norse word "riddara-herr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- riddara-herr
- m., -lið, n. cavalry, Hkr. i. 216 (of the German emperor’s troops), Fms. i. 258 (referring to Wales), vii. 235, Ld. 78 (referring to Ireland), Stj. 513.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚱᛁᛏᛏᛅᚱᛅ-ᚼᛁᚱᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Hkr.
- Heimskringla. (E. I.)
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)