Borgan

Old Norse Dictionary - borgan

Meaning of Old Norse word "borgan" in English.

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

borgan Old Norse word can mean:

borgan
borgun, f. bail, security, Bs. i. 749, 770, Dipl. v. 14, Stj.
borgan
COMPD: borganarmaðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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