Fang-vinr

Old Norse Dictionary - fang-vinr

Meaning of Old Norse word "fang-vinr" in English.

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

fang-vinr
m. and fang-vina, u, f. an antagonist in wrestling, Grett. 124 (in a verse), Eg. 103 (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
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