Skaða-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - skaða-maðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skaða-maðr" in English.

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

skaða-maðr
m. a killer, slayer; verða s. e-s, to slay, Fær. 200, Fms, vii. 202, Al. 106, Js. 30.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Js.
Járnsíða. (B. III.)
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