Thorir Fomir, a name of doubtful import. Fá mèr, perhaps procure me. Thorer, procure me the cross. The great cross underneath may refer to the Crusade. (Note.—This cross has been apparently engraved at a comparatively late period.)—Professor Rafn.
No. XI.
Raeist runar thesar Oframr Sighurthersonr.
Ofram Sigurthson carved these Runes.
Several of the letters at the beginning are obliterated. The crosses may be intended for ornament.—Professor Stephens.
Reist Runar Thessar Uframr Sigurtharsonr.
Ofram, the son of Siward, engraved these Runes.—Professor Munch.
Raeist Runar Thaesir Oframr Sihurtharsonr.
Ofram Sigurdson carved these Runes.
The word Oframr, or Uframr, is hardly to be found anywhere else. It signifies “the modest,” “the reserved.” The seven crosses denote that this man was one of the Crusaders.—Professor Rafn.
No. XII.
Otar, Fila, Raeist, Runar Thesar.
Otar Fila carved these runes.—Professor Stephens.