Ein-dæmi
Old Norse Dictionary - ein-dæmiMeaning of Old Norse word "ein-dæmi" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
ein-dæmi Old Norse word can mean:
- ein-dæmi
- n. a law term, the right to be an absolute, sole umpire or judge in a case, Sturl. ii. 2, Fms. ii. 11, O. H. l. 36; cp. sjálf-dæmi.
- ein-dæmi
- 2. a single example, Sks. 649: an unexampled thing, cp. the proverb, eindæmin eru verst, Grett. 93 A, vide dæmi; cp. also endemi.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛁᚾ-ᛏᛅᛘᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- cp.
- compare.
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- O. H. L.
- Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)