Leigu-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - leigu-maðr

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

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

leigu-maðr
m. a tenant, Grág. ii. 210, 430, Ld. 2, Fms. i. 5: a hireling, Gþl. 107, 512, Mar., Flóv. 32.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Flóv.
Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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