Krist-bú

Old Norse Dictionary - krist-bú

Meaning of Old Norse word "krist-bú" in English.

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

krist-bú
n. ‘Christ-estate,’ i. e. glebe-land given for the support of the poor, Vm. 169; some deeds of the 12th century referring to such lands are published in D. I., Nos. 30–34.

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

Abbreviations used:

i. e.
id est.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

D. I.
Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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