Rán-baugr
Old Norse Dictionary - rán-baugr
Meaning of Old Norse word "rán-baugr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- rán-baugr
- m. a Norse law term, a fine payable to the king for unlawful seizure or holding of property; eyksk landnám at hálfu en ránbaug konungi, N. G. L. i. 44; ok konungi hálfa mörk í ránbaug, Jb. 321 (Js. 96).
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚱᛅᚾ-ᛒᛅᚢᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- L.
- Linnæus.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Jb.
- Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
- Js.
- Járnsíða. (B. III.)
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)