Heyrin-kunnr

Old Norse Dictionary - heyrin-kunnr

Meaning of Old Norse word "heyrin-kunnr" in English.

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

heyrin-kunnr
(heyrum-kunnr, n. G. L. i. 232, Bjarn. 42, both paper MSS., as also in mod. usage), adj. known, reported, FmS. i. 103, Nj. 139, Stj. 421; frægt ok h., famous and well known, 87, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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