Köpur-yrði

Old Norse Dictionary - köpur-yrði

Meaning of Old Norse word "köpur-yrði" (or kǫpur-yrði) in English.

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

köpur-yrði (kǫpur-yrði): n. pl. (köpur-orð, Karl. 463), banter, Edda 30, Karl. 463, Þiðr. 186.

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, köpur-yrði may be more accurately written as kǫpur-yrði.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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