Nef-björg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Nef-björg

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 nef-björg (nef-bjǫrg)

f. a nose-shield, part of a visor, Fms. i. 178, Orkn. 148.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚾᛁᚠ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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