For-streymis

Old Norse Dictionary - for-streymis

Meaning of Old Norse word "for-streymis" in English.

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

for-streymis
adj. down stream, opp. to andstreymis, Edda 60, Sturl. iii. 163, Fms. vii. 253, Ó. H. 20, Bs. ii. 175.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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