Hurðar-bak

Old Norse Dictionary - hurðar-bak

Meaning of Old Norse word "hurðar-bak" in English.

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

hurðar-bak
n. the back of a door; ab hurðar-baki, behind the door, Stj. 118, Fms. vi. 188, Ísl. ii. 45, Fas. ii. 115, Barl. 70.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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