Fjall-kona

Old Norse Dictionary - fjall-kona

Meaning of Old Norse word "fjall-kona" in English.

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

fjall-kona
u, f. ‘fell-queen,’ a giantess, Bs. ii. 26, (rare.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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