Heyrna-spann

Old Norse Dictionary - heyrna-spann

Meaning of Old Norse word "heyrna-spann" in English.

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

heyrna-spann: n. ‘ear-basket,’ i. e. the ear, Ad. 20.

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

Abbreviations used:

i. e.: id est.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ad.: Arinbjarnar-drápa. (A. III.)

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