Riddara-tign

Old Norse Dictionary - riddara-tign

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

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

riddara-tign: f. a knight’s order, 623. 30. ☞ Riddari as a title was first introduced into Norway A. D. 1277,—Magnús konungr gaf skutilsveinum riddara-nöfn ok herra, Ann. s.a.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. D.: Anno Domini.

f.: feminine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.: Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)

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