Tví-viðr
Old Norse Dictionary - tví-viðr
Meaning of Old Norse word "tví-viðr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- tví-viðr
- m. a double-pieced cross-bow, poët., Edda (Gl.), Merl. 2. 65, Þd.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛏᚢᛁ-ᚢᛁᚦᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- poët.
- poetically.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Merl.
- Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)
- Þd.
- Þórs-drápa. (A. I.)