Druknan

Old Norse Dictionary - druknan

Meaning of Old Norse word "druknan" in English.

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

druknan
f. being drowned, death by drowning, Ld. 58, Orkn. 246, Ann. 1260, 1026.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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