Ríkis-kona

Old Norse Dictionary - ríkis-kona

Meaning of Old Norse word "ríkis-kona" in English.

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

ríkis-kona
u, f. a noble-woman, Edda 16, Fms. v. 340: mod. a rich lady.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
mod.
modern.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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