Bók-fell

Old Norse Dictionary - bók-fell

Meaning of Old Norse word "bók-fell" in English.

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

bók-fell
n. [A. S. bôcfell], ‘book-skin,’ parchment, vellum, Skálda 165, Vm. 12, Dipl. v. 18: an A. S. word, as writing materials were imported from abroad.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
S.
Saga.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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