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ÞYRNIR

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2 definitions

1 ÞYRNIR

m. [see þorn; Dan. tjörne] a thorn, Karl. 546; klungr ok þyrni, Stj., Fms. v. 159: þyrnar ok íllgresi. Post.; fjaðrar hans vóru sem þyrnar, Post. 645. 69; þyna og þistla, the Bible, Matth. vii. 16; hag-þyrnir.

2 ÞYRNIR

COMPDS: þyrnifótr, þyrnifullr, þyrnihjálmr, þyrnikórona, þyrnitré.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

ÞYRNIR

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "ÞYRNIR" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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