Rúm-snara

Old Norse Dictionary - rúm-snara

Meaning of Old Norse word "rúm-snara"

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

rúm-snara
u, f. a slip-knot (mod. kappmella), Karl. 161, Fms. v. 288, Sd. 169, Mar.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
mod.
modern.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Sd.
Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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