Stjórn-völr
Old Norse Dictionary - stjórn-völr
Meaning of Old Norse word "stjórn-völr" (or stjórn-vǫlr)
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- stjórn-völr (stjórn-vǫlr)
- m. a ‘steer-wand,’ tiller, Edda (Gl.)
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, stjórn-völr may be more accurately written as stjórn-vǫlr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛏᛁᚢᚱᚾ-ᚢᚢᛚᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)