Stærð

Old Norse Dictionary - stærð

Meaning of Old Norse word "stærð"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

Old Norse word stærð can mean:stærð

stærð
f. size, bigness; borgar-stærð, Völs. R. 10, freq. in mod. usage.
stærð
2. pride, Karl. 411; stærð ok metnadr, Sturl. iii. 130; taka stærð, to take pride, Fms. x. 107; s. ok siðleysa, iv. 206.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛏᛅᚱᚦ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod.
modern.
R.
Rimur.
l.
line.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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