Hús-bruni

Old Norse Dictionary - hús-bruni

Meaning of Old Norse word "hús-bruni" in English.

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

hús-bruni
a, m. house-burning, Bs. i. 78, Rb. 572.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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