Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Pungr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 pungr

m. [Ulf. puggs], a small bag, purse, hanging on the belt (= púss); silki-pungr, Dipl. v. 18; buðkr ok pungr, id.; vefja saman ok hafa í pung sér, Edda 70, Grett. 161, Fs. 97: hefi ek elnorð allra lendra manna Magnúss konungs í pung mér, Fms. viii. 128, Sks. 27; tóbaks-pungr, a snuff-bag, tobacco-pouch:—scrotum. pung-arfi, a, m., botan. bursa pastoris, Hjalt.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

pungr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

botan.: botanically.
ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hjalt.: Hjaltalín, Icelandic Botany.
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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