Port-kona

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Port-kona

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 port-kona

u, f. a ‘gate-woman,’ harlot, Sks. 26, 436, Stj. 338, 405, Karl. 320, Róm. 382, N. G. L. ii. 417.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚢᚱᛏ-ᚴᚢᚾᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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