Djákn

Old Norse Dictionary - djákn

Meaning of Old Norse word "djákn" in English.

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

djákn: m. (djákni, a, m., Sturl. i. 180 C), the Lat. diaconus, a deacon, Dipl. v. 22, Bs., K. Á., K. Þ. K., Vm., etc.

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

Abbreviations used:

etc.: et cetera.

l.: line.

Lat.: Latin.

m.: masculine.

pl.: plural.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

K. Þ. K.: Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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