Upphalds-maðr
Old Norse Dictionary - upphalds-maðr
Meaning of Old Norse word "upphalds-maðr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- upphalds-maðr
- m. an upholder, maintainer, Fms. i. 275, N. G. L. i. 136, Anecd. 56.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᛒᛒᚼᛅᛚᛏᛋ-ᛘᛅᚦᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- L.
- Linnæus.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Anecd.
- Anecdoton. (H. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)