Fíls-bein
Old Norse Dictionary - fíls-bein
Meaning of Old Norse word "fíls-bein"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- fíls-bein
- or fíla-bein, n. ivory, Al., Edda (pref.), Str.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᛁᛚᛋ-ᛒᛁᛁᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- n.
- neuter.
- pref.
- preface.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Str.
- Strengleikar. (G. II.)