Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Fjór-tán

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 fjór-tán

card. numb., [older form fjögr-tán or fjugr-tán, B. K. 9, 60, 62, 125, Sks. 179 B]:—fourteen (passim). fjórtán-sessa, u, f. a ship with fourteen oars, Fms. ix. 408, v. l.

Similar Words

FÁ
fá-bjáni
fá-bygðr
fá-dæmi
fá-dæmiligr

Runic Inscription

fjór-tán

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

B. K.: Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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