Bjarn-dýri

Old Norse Dictionary - bjarn-dýri

Meaning of Old Norse word "bjarn-dýri" in English.

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

bjarn-dýri
and mod. bjarndýr, n. a bear, Fms. vi. 298, Nj. 35, Fs. 27, 148, 182.

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

Abbreviations used:

mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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