Svarmr

Old Norse Dictionary - svarmr

Meaning of Old Norse word "svarmr" in English.

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

svarmr: m. [Engl. swarm; Germ. schwarm], a tumult, Bs. i. 663 (in a verse); sverðs s., ‘sword-fray,’ i. e. battle, Orkn. (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

Engl.: English.

Germ.: German.

gl.: glossary.

i. e.: id est.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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