Tyrfingr

Old Norse Dictionary - tyrfingr

Meaning of Old Norse word "tyrfingr"

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

tyrfingr
m. the name of the enchanted sword, Hervar. S.; prop. from its flaming like resinous-wood (tyrfi): a pr. name, Landn.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pr.
proper, properly.
prop.
proper, properly.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Hervar. S.
Hervarar Saga. (C. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
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