Mark-bygð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mark-bygð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 mark-bygð

f. [mörk], a ‘forest-country,’ opp. to open country made into fields, Hkr. i. 88, Magn. 442, Ó. H. 201, Fms. vii. 25.

Runic Inscription

ᛘᛅᚱᚴ-ᛒᚢᚴᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.
opp.
opposed.
opp. to
opposed to.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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