Einga-barn

Old Norse Dictionary - einga-barn

Meaning of Old Norse word "einga-barn"

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

einga-barn
n. an only bairn, Barl. 174, Þiðr. 130, Sturl. ii. 197, Bær. 14.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bær.
Bærings Saga. (G. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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