Járn-saxa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Járn-saxa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Járn-saxa

u, f. Iron-chopper, name of an ogress, Edda: a nickname, Nj.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᛅᚱᚾ-ᛋᛅᚴᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
opp
opposed to.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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