Jung-herra

Old Norse Dictionary - jung-herra

Meaning of Old Norse word "jung-herra"

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

jung-herra
m., or junkeri, a, m., the Germ. jungherr, junker, prop. a young lord, in old writers esp. used of a prince, Fms. vi. 51, Magn. 462, Ann., Fms. ix. passim, Fas. iii. 358.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.
especially.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
prop.
proper, properly.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
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