For-nes

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

For-nes

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 for-nes

n. a promontory, (cp. Furness in Lancashire), Orkn. 442.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᚱ-ᚾᛁᛋ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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