Styrkt

Old Norse Dictionary - styrkt

Meaning of Old Norse word "styrkt"

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

styrkt
and styrkð, f. strength; styrkðina, Fms. x. 373; s. ok hófsemi, Hom. 97, Fb. ii. 37, 365: help, Orkn. 108; styrkðar-andi, Rb. 80; styrktar bréf, a writ of confirmation, Ann. 1371. styrktar-maðr, m. a helper, Dropl. 23, Fms. vii. 229.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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