Iðinn

Old Norse Dictionary - iðinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "iðinn" in English.

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

iðinn
adj. [Scot. ithand, ythen], assiduous, steady, diligent, Sks. 437, Bs. i. 166, Fas. i. 85, freq. in mod. usage; iðinn að lesa, læra, vinna.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
mod.
modern.
Scot.
Scottish.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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