Hi there,

Moreover:

The other is the second.

As the other is inferior compared to the first mentioned. Numer of
ordination: fyrsti, annarr, þriðji, ....


"ef þess væri vert" or "ef það væri þess virði": if it would be
worth it. Like "þú ert ekki þess verður (það þess vert)" Voir: Être
digne de...

By the HrafnKeDL'sSaga, Duchy is clearly as "Goðorð" Where the (S)
Goði (As Duke) has general power to "Skera og Skapa" Has
jurisdiction and is responsible for the welfare/outcome of the
territory in question.
What Staðfesta points to also ? To be "Staðfastur" or Loyal.
One confirms or "Staðfestir" like the King does with new Law.

Thanks Uoden
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