Biskups-tign

Old Norse Dictionary - biskups-tign

Meaning of Old Norse word "biskups-tign" in English.

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

biskups-tign
f. episcopal dignity, Bs. i. 62, 655 iii, Sks. 802, Sturl. i. 45.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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