Bjarn-staka

Old Norse Dictionary - bjarn-staka

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

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

bjarn-staka
u, f. a bear-skin, Edda (pref.) 151.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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