Einga-barn

Old Norse Dictionary - einga-barn

Meaning of Old Norse word "einga-barn" in English.

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

einga-barn: n. an only bairn, Barl. 174, Þiðr. 130, Sturl. ii. 197, Bær. 14.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Bær.: Bærings Saga. (G. II.)

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

Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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