Elds-virki
Old Norse Dictionary - elds-virki
Meaning of Old Norse word "elds-virki"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- elds-virki
- n. a tinder-box, Fms. vii. 225, Orkn. 208, Band. 30.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛚᛏᛋ-ᚢᛁᚱᚴᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Band.
- Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)