Arm-brysti

Old Norse Dictionary - arm-brysti

Meaning of Old Norse word "arm-brysti"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

arm-brysti
n. [Engl. armbrust; old Dan. arburst], a cross bow, Fas. i. 503 (for. word).

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅᚱᛘ-ᛒᚱᚢᛋᛏᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
Engl.
English.
for.
foreign.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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