Upphalds-kerti

Old Norse Dictionary - upphalds-kerti

Meaning of Old Norse word "upphalds-kerti" in English.

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

upphalds-kerti
n. a taper to be held up or borne in processions, Vm. 23, 110, Pm. 26, B. K. 80, Fms. v. 339, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

B. K.
Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Pm.
Pétrs-máldagi. (J. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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