Jarð-borg

Old Norse Dictionary - jarð-borg

Meaning of Old Norse word "jarð-borg" in English.

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

jarð-borg
f. earth-works, an earth stronghold, Hkr. ii. 69.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
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