Særi

Old Norse Dictionary - særi

Meaning of Old Norse word "særi" in English.

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

særi Old Norse word can mean:

særi
1. (i. e. sœri), n. pl. oaths, swearing; heit ok særi, Fms. i. 205; vinna s., vi. 94; at kaupi þeirra vóru sterk vitni ok mörg særi, Edda 26; goðinn sór sœrin, Skálda 162; færa fram sværi (sic), n. G. l. i. 4; eiðar, orð ok sœri, Vsp. 30; heilug sœri, Bret. 40; var þat sœrum bundit, 82; hygg þú heldr á þinn eið | og óbrigðanleg særi, a hymn.
særi
2. n. [sár], a sore, boil; olboga-særi, a sore on the elbow.

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

Abbreviations used:

i. e.
id est.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Vsp.
Völuspá. (A. I.)
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