Fyrd-getrum

Old English Dictionary Entry

Fyrd-getrum

Old English Dictionary Entry

Part of speech: es; Related words:

Definitions

1 fyrd-getrum

n. [getrum a band] A martial band, company of soldiers; agmen, cŏhors:-- Fús fyrdgetrum the prompt martial band, Cd. 147; Th. 184, 6; Exod. 103. Héht his herecist healdan georne, fæst fyrdgetrum he bade his warlike band, the firm company, bear them boldly, 151; Th. 189, 1; Exod. 178. fyrd-getrum

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚣᚱᛞ-ᚷᛖᛏᚱᚢᛗ

Possible runic inscription in Anglo-Saxon futhorc

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