Heim-boð

Old Norse Dictionary - heim-boð

Meaning of Old Norse word "heim-boð" in English.

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

heim-boð: n. a ‘home-bidding,’ invitation, a feast, Nj. 51, Fms. i. 54, Eg. 66, Orkn. 320: a law phrase, reclamation, n. G. l. i. 41, Gþl. 406, Grág. i. 381, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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