Andsvara-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - andsvara-maðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "andsvara-maðr" in English.

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

andsvara-maðr
m. a law term, a respondent, defender, Jb. 30.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
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