Járna-far
Old Norse Dictionary - járna-far
Meaning of Old Norse word "járna-far"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- járna-far
- n. an iron-print, a mark of weapons, Fas. ii. 400: iron-plating on a ship, Orkn. 362.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛅᚱᚾᛅ-ᚠᛅᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fas.
- Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)