Járn-saxa
Old Norse Dictionary - járn-saxaMeaning of Old Norse word "járn-saxa" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- járn-saxa
- u, f. Iron-chopper, name of an ogress, Edda: a nickname, Nj.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛅᚱᚾ-ᛋᛅᛋᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)