Mis-bjóða

Old Norse Dictionary - mis-bjóða

Meaning of Old Norse word "mis-bjóða" in English.

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

mis-bjóða: bauð, to proclaim amiss, n. G. L. i. 9, 348: to ill-use, offend, with dat., Mar., Hom.: esp. in part, n., e-m þykir sér misboðit í e-u, to feel offended at, take ill, Ld. 136, Orkn. 212.

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

Abbreviations used:

dat.: dative.

esp.: especially.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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

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

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