Fjaðr-hamr
Old Norse Dictionary - fjaðr-hamr
Meaning of Old Norse word "fjaðr-hamr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- fjaðr-hamr
- m. a ‘feather ham,’ winged haunch (in northern tales), like that of Icarus in the Greek legend, Þkv. 3, 5, 9, Þiðr. 92, 93, Al. 72.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᛁᛅᚦᚱ-ᚼᛅᛘᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Þiðr.
- Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
- Þkv.
- Þryms-kviða. (A. I.)