Dan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 dan

m. [dominus], sir. D. N.; hence comes perhaps the mod. Icel. word of-dan, það er mér ofdan, ‘tis too great a honour for me; else the word is quite out of use.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᛅᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Icel
Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
Icel.
Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"