Ein-vígi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ein-vígi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ein-vígi

n. [A. S. ânvig], a single combat; distinction is made between the hólmganga (q. v.) and einvígi, the rules of einvígi being plain, cp. the curious passage in Korm, 84; Edda 18, Nj. 33, Fms. vii. 229.

2 ein-vígi

COMPD: einvígismaðr.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᛁᚾ-ᚢᛁᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
gl: glossary.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
q. v.: quod vide.
S.: South, Southern.
sing: singular.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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