Riddara-herr

Old Norse Dictionary - riddara-herr

Meaning of Old Norse word "riddara-herr" in English.

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

riddara-herr
m., -lið, n. cavalry, Hkr. i. 216 (of the German emperor’s troops), Fms. i. 258 (referring to Wales), vii. 235, Ld. 78 (referring to Ireland), Stj. 513.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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