Svikari

Old Norse Dictionary - svikari

Meaning of Old Norse word "svikari" in English.

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

svikari
a, m. (sykeri, 655 iii. 2), a traitor, Fms. i. 205, ix. 375, Karl. 318, Bs. i. 40. svikara-dómr = svikdómr, Mar.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚢᛁᚴᛅᚱᛁ
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:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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