Port-kona

Old Norse Dictionary - port-kona

Meaning of Old Norse word "port-kona"

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

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

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

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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