Tyrkir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tyrkir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Tyrkir

gen. pl. Tyrkja, m. pl. the Turks, Bret., Edda (pref.), Landn. 19: Tyrk-land, the land of the Turks, Bret.: Tyrk-neskr, adj. Turkish, Mar., Karl.

Runic Inscription

ᛏᚢᚱᚴᛁᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
f.: feminine.
gen.: genitive.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
pref.: preface.

Works & Authors

Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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