Þjónan

Old Norse Dictionary - þjónan

Meaning of Old Norse word "þjónan"

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

þjónan
f. a serving, service, attendance, Hkr. iii. 79, Stj. 424, 440 (v. l.), Karl. 517, Mar.; þjónunar-maðr, a servant, Fas. i. 375.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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