Fang-vinr
Old Norse Dictionary - fang-vinr
Meaning of Old Norse word "fang-vinr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- fang-vinr
- m. and fang-vina, u, f. an antagonist in wrestling, Grett. 124 (in a verse), Eg. 103 (in a verse).
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᛅᚾᚴ-ᚢᛁᚾᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)