Heyrna-spann

Old Norse Dictionary - heyrna-spann

Meaning of Old Norse word "heyrna-spann"

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

heyrna-spann
n. ‘ear-basket,’ i. e. the ear, Ad. 20.

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

Abbreviations used:

i. e.
id est.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ad.
Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)
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