Barn-ungr

Old Norse Dictionary - barn-ungr

Meaning of Old Norse word "barn-ungr" in English.

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

barn-ungr
adj. very young, youthful, Fms. ii. 98, Mirm. 31.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mirm.
Mirmants Saga. (G. II.)
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