Vin-raun

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vin-raun

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 vin-raun

f. a trial of friends or friendship; hörð mun v. verða, viz. to choose between two friends, Orkn. (in a verse): a proof of friendship, hann tók allvel við Þorkatli ok kvað slíkt v. mikla, Dropl. 23.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛁᚾ-ᚱᛅᚢᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
v.: vide, verb.
viz: videlicet.
viz.: videlicet.

Works & Authors

Dropl.: Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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