Járn-völr
Old Norse Dictionary - járn-völr
Meaning of Old Norse word "járn-völr" (or járn-vǫlr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- járn-völr (járn-vǫlr)
- m. an iron bar, Bev.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, járn-völr may be more accurately written as járn-vǫlr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛅᚱᚾ-ᚢᚢᛚᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bev.
- Bevus Saga. (G. II.)