Járn-saxa

Old Norse Dictionary - járn-saxa

Meaning of Old Norse word "járn-saxa"

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

járn-saxa
u, f. Iron-chopper, name of an ogress, Edda: a nickname, Nj.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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