Stærð

Old Norse Dictionary - stærð

Meaning of Old Norse word "stærð" in English.

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

stærð Old Norse word can mean:

stærð: f. size, bigness; borgar-stærð, Völs. R. 10, freq. in mod. usage.

stærð: 2. pride, Karl. 411; stærð ok metnadr, Sturl. iii. 130; taka stærð, to take pride, Fms. x. 107; s. ok siðleysa, iv. 206.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

mod.: modern.

R.: Rimur.

l.: line.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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