Biskups-dæmi

Old Norse Dictionary - biskups-dæmi

Meaning of Old Norse word "biskups-dæmi" in English.

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

biskups-dæmi: n. an episcopal see, Sturl. i. 204, iii. 124: the episcopal office, 23, Bs. i. 66, etc.

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

Abbreviations used:

etc.: et cetera.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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