Upphalds-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - upphalds-maðr

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

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

upphalds-maðr
m. an upholder, maintainer, Fms. i. 275, N. G. L. i. 136, Anecd. 56.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Anecd.
Anecdoton. (H. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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