Tafl-borð

Old Norse Dictionary - tafl-borð

Meaning of Old Norse word "tafl-borð"

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

tafl-borð
n. a chess-board (for playing the hneftafl or chess), Ó. H. 167, Fas. iii. 627, Mag. 43: a board, tray, Fms. x. 15, 109 (a board to carry the crown jewels on).

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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