Járn-spöng
Old Norse Dictionary - járn-spöng
Meaning of Old Norse word "járn-spöng" (or járn-spǫng)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- járn-spöng (járn-spǫng)
- f. an iron clasp, Gþl. 105: iron-plating, Fms. ii. 310.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, járn-spöng may be more accurately written as járn-spǫng.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛅᚱᚾ-ᛋᛒᚢᚾᚴ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Gþl.
- Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)