Jarð-neskr

Old Norse Dictionary - jarð-neskr

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

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

jarð-neskr: adj. earthly, esp. in an eccl. sense, Fms. x. 342, Stj. 14. 20, O. H. l. 11, Játv. ch. 3, N. T., Vídal., Pass.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

ch.: chapter.

eccl.: ecclesiastical.

esp.: especially.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Játv.: Játvarðar Saga. (E. II.)

N. T.: New Testament.

O. H. L.: Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)

Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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