Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tunna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 tunna

u, f. a tun, barrel, Nj. 133, Al. 114, Fms. ix. 425, N. G. L. ii, D. N., Edda Ht. (sal-tönna): as a measure, Fms. iii. 211, the word seems not to have come into use before the 13th century.

Similar Words

TÁ
tá-hreinn
tá-járn
tá-meyra
tá-tilja

Runic Inscription

tunna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ht.: Hátta-tal. (C. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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