Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vönn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vönn vǫnn

f., pl. vannir (or vön?); [prob. some corruption for vin, f., q. v.]:—a hunting track; seldi ek þeim … útan garðs ok innan vönn ok veiði-staði er til hefir legit, D. N. ii. 159; en ef hann görir aðrar van(n)ir yfir land manns þar sem íkorna-skogr er, bæti mörk silfrs … ok landnám á ofan, N. G. L. ii. 143.

Orthography

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Similar Words

Runic Inscription

vönn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
pl.: plural.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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