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.)