Iðn

Old Norse Dictionary - iðn

Meaning of Old Norse word "iðn" in English.

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

iðn
f. occupation, business, = iðja, FS. 35, 72, Bjarn. 12, FmS. x. 233, Landn. 205 (v. l.), 217, FmS. iii. 102, MS. 4. 6: in mod. usage, handiwork, profession. iðnar-lauss, -maðr, = iðjulauss, FmS. iv. 35.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
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