Tunna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tunna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᚢᚾᚾᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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