Róm

Old Norse Dictionary - róm

Meaning of Old Norse word "róm" in English.

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

róm Old Norse word can mean:

róm: n., Róma, u, f., Róma-borg, f., but also spelt with u, Rúm, Rúma-borg, etc., Rome; the forms and spelling vary, Róma, indecl., Symb. 24, Fms. vi. 228; or Róm, n., Róms, gen., Sighvat; til Róms, Nj. 275, Bs. i. 900; Pétr ok Páll at Rómi hjálpi mér at dómi, a ditty.

róm: COMPDS: Rómaborg, Rómaskattr, Rúmavegr.

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

Abbreviations used:

decl.: declined.

etc.: et cetera.

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

indecl.: indeclinable.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Symb.: Symbolae. (H. IV.)

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