riddari

Faroese

[ˈɹɪtːaɹɪ]

noun
Definitions
  • rider, horseman
  • (historical) knight
  • (chess) knight
  • knight (Order of the Dannebrog)

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse riddari (knight, rider) derived from Middle Low German ridder (knight, rider).

Origin

Middle Low German

ridder

Gloss

knight, rider

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