Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Turna

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 turna

ð, [Fr.], to turn; turna essi, to wheel a racer round, Karl. 72; turna e-u um, to turn upside down, overthrow, Al. 22, 42, Stj. 287; it is now used in the compds, um-turna e-u, to turn upside down, and um-turnan, a turning upside down.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

turna

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Fr: French in etymologies.
Fr.: French in etymologies.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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