Ein-vígi

Old Norse Dictionary - ein-vígi

Meaning of Old Norse word "ein-vígi" in English.

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

ein-vígi Old Norse word can mean:

ein-vígi: n. [A. S. ânvig], a single combat; distinction is made between the hólmganga (q. v.) and einvígi, the rules of einvígi being plain, cp. the curious passage in Korm, 84; Edda 18, Nj. 33, FmS. vii. 229.

ein-vígi: COMPD: einvígismaðr.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

cp.: compare.

n.: neuter.

q. v.: quod vide.

S.: Saga.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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