Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Iðn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 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.

Similar Words

í-beiskr
í-bjúgr
í-blár
í-blástr
í-boginn

Runic Inscription

iðn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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