Á-þján

Old Norse Dictionary - á-þján

Meaning of Old Norse word "á-þján" in English.

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

á-þján Old Norse word can mean:

á-þján: f. oppression, tyranny, oppressive rule, Eg. 14, 47, Fms. v. 26: servitude, heavy-burdens (= álögur), vii. 75, x. 416 (where áþjánar, pl.), Sks. 79, v. l. (coercion).

á-þján: COMPD: áþjánarok.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

pl.: plural.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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