Vin-raun
Old Norse Dictionary - vin-raun
Meaning of Old Norse word "vin-raun"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- vin-raun
- f. a trial of friends or friendship; hörð mun v. verða, viz. to choose between two friends, Orkn. (in a verse): a proof of friendship, hann tók allvel við Þorkatli ok kvað slíkt v. mikla, Dropl. 23.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᛁᚾ-ᚱᛅᚢᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- l.
- line.
- n.
- neuter.
- pl.
- plural.
- v.
- vide.
- viz.
- namely.
Works & Authors cited:
- Dropl.
- Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)