Járn-ör
Old Norse Dictionary - járn-ör
Meaning of Old Norse word "járn-ör" (or járn-ǫr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- járn-ör (járn-ǫr)
- f. an iron shaft, N. G. L. i. 102: also = herör, q. v. (sub herr B, at end).
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, járn-ör may be more accurately written as járn-ǫr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛅᚱᚾ-ᚢᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- q. v.
- quod vide.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)