Browse by Letter
Language
Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Jarð-borg

Back to Letter J
Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 jarð-borg

f. earth-works, an earth stronghold, Hkr. ii. 69.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

jarð-borg

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)

View All Sources →