ERN

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ERN

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ERN

adj. brisk, vigorous, Bs. i. 655, Fms. v. 300; hence Erna, u, f. a pr. name, Rm. 36, Bs. i. 32, v. l.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᚱᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
pr.
proper.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Rm.
Rígsmál. (A. II.)
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