Dýrs-horn

Old Norse Dictionary - dýrs-horn

Meaning of Old Norse word "dýrs-horn"

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

dýrs-horn
n. a deer’s horn used for a drinking cup, Eg. 306, 307, 551, Edda 82.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
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