Biskups-ríki

Old Norse Dictionary - biskups-ríki

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

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

biskups-ríki
n. a bishopric, diocese, Ann. (Hb.) 19, Fms. xi. 229, Sturl. ii. 15.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hb.
Hauks-bók. (H. IV.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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