Fyrir-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - fyrir-maðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "fyrir-maðr" in English.

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

fyrir-maðr
m. a foreman, chief, Fms. ix. 341, 483, Ld. 106, Nj. 106: one’s better, one who excels others, Fms. xi. 326: a predecessor, Bs. i. 733: in mod. usage in pl. fyrir-menn, people of distinction.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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