Her-kumbl

Old Norse Dictionary - her-kumbl

Meaning of Old Norse word "her-kumbl" in English.

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

her-kumbl
n. a war token, arms (on shields, helmets), Nj. 231, Fms. v. 53.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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