Borgar-þing
Old Norse Dictionary - borgar-þing
Meaning of Old Norse word "borgar-þing"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- borgar-þing
- n. the fourth political subdivision (þing) of Norway, founded by St. Olave, cp. O. H. L. 23, and Munch’s Geography of Norway.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛒᚢᚱᚴᛅᚱ-ᚦᛁᚾᚴ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- cp.
- compare.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- O. H. L.
- Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)