Far-bann

Old Norse Dictionary - far-bann

Meaning of Old Norse word "far-bann"

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

far-bann
n. a stopping of trade, an embargo, Eg. 403, Fms. vii. 285, ii. 127, Ann. 1243, Bs. i. 510.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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