Járn-hryggr
Old Norse Dictionary - járn-hryggr
Meaning of Old Norse word "járn-hryggr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- járn-hryggr
- m. Iron-back, a nickname, Fas.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛅᚱᚾ-ᚼᚱᚢᚴᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)