Hnjósku-lindi

Old Norse Dictionary - hnjósku-lindi

Meaning of Old Norse word "hnjósku-lindi"

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

hnjósku-lindi
a. m., dub. a belt worn by a wise woman, Þorf. Karl. 374.

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

Abbreviations used:

dub.
dubious.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)
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