Hand-byndi

Old Norse Dictionary - hand-byndi

Meaning of Old Norse word "hand-byndi" in English.

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

hand-byndi
mod. hand-bendi, n., prop. a handcuff: metaph. a hindrance, bother, e-m er (verðr) h. at e-u, to be bothered with a thing, Karl. 234; það er h. að honum; hann ekki nema til handbendis.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
prop.
proper, properly.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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