Brennu-vargr

Old Norse Dictionary - brennu-vargr

Meaning of Old Norse word "brennu-vargr"

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

brennu-vargr
m. a law term, an incendiary (outlawed), defined N. G. l. i. 46, Sturl. iii. 261.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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