Iðn

Old Norse Dictionary - iðn

Meaning of Old Norse word "iðn"

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

iðn: f. occupation, business, = iðja, FS. 35, 72, Bjarn. 12, FmS. x. 233, Landn. 205 (v. l.), 217, FmS. iii. 102, MS. 4. 6: in mod. usage, handiwork, profession. iðnar-lauss, -maðr, = iðjulauss, FmS. iv. 35.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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