Beigr

Old Norse Dictionary - beigr

Meaning of Old Norse word "beigr" in English.

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

beigr: or beygr, m. fear; hafa b. af e-m (freq.):—beiguðr, m. an athlete, one who inspires fear (?), Edda.

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

Abbreviations used:

freq.: frequent, frequently.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

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