Herra-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - herra-maðr

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

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

herra-maðr
m. a lord, a knight, a lordly man, Fms. x. 445, Bs. i. 736, 780 (Lv. 59 looks as if corrupt).

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
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