BIRNA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

BIRNA

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 BIRNA

u, f. a she-bear, Stj. 530, Fs. 26, Magn. 476: astron., Rb. 468; b. er vér köllum vagn, 1812. 16. birnu-gætir, m. the name of one of the constellations, 1812. 18.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛁᚱᚾᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

astron.
astronomy, astronomically.
f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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