Iðn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Iðn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 iðn

f. occupation, business, = iðja, Fs. 35, 72, Bjarn. 12, Fms. x. 233, Landn. 205 (v. l.), 217, Fms. iii. 102, MS. 4. 6: in mod. usage, handiwork, profession. iðnar-lauss, -maðr, = iðjulauss, Fms. iv. 35.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᛏᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
S.: South, Southern.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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