Ára-burðr

Old Norse Dictionary - ára-burðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "ára-burðr" in English.

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

ára-burðr
m. the movement of the oars, in the phrase, vera undir áraburði e-s, to be in one’s boat, i. e. under one’s protection, esp. as regards alimentation or support, Hrafn. 30; ráðast undir áraburð e-s, to become one’s client, Ld. 140.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.
especially.
i. e.
id est.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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