Forn-konungr

Old Norse Dictionary - forn-konungr

Meaning of Old Norse word "forn-konungr" in English.

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

forn-konungr
m. an ancient king, Fms. ii. 138, ix. 455, Fs. 21, Skálda 194.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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