Dróttin-svikari

Old Norse Dictionary - dróttin-svikari

Meaning of Old Norse word "dróttin-svikari" in English.

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

dróttin-svikari: (-sviki), a, m. a traitor to his master, Nj. 260, K. Á. 60.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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