Fimm-nættungr

Old Norse Dictionary - fimm-nættungr

Meaning of Old Norse word "fimm-nættungr" in English.

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

fimm-nættungr
m. a law phrase, a summons with five nights’ notice, N. G. l. i. 124, K. Á. 182, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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