Her-kumbl
Old Norse Dictionary - her-kumbl
Meaning of Old Norse word "her-kumbl"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- her-kumbl
- n. a war token, arms (on shields, helmets), Nj. 231, Fms. v. 53.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᚱ-ᚴᚢᛘᛒᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
- s. v.
- sub voce.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)