[#1968] Opsidere

[Gjest robert d. sabo]

Can anyone tell m what the word Opsidere means as an occupation or title.? I see it often in the old records. Is it like a foreman or overseer? Also is it Norwegian or Latin? Is a 'Mark" and 'Ore" a measure of Land? Thank you rds

[Gjest Jan Oldervoll]

An opsider is a farmer. Mark og øre is a measure of taxation, but can as well be seen as a measure of land.