Byrgis-kona

Old Norse Dictionary - byrgis-kona

Meaning of Old Norse word "byrgis-kona" in English.

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

byrgis-kona
u, f. a concubine, N. G. L. i. 327 (where spelt birg-), Bs. i. 663.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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