Járn-sleggja

Old Norse Dictionary - járn-sleggja

Meaning of Old Norse word "járn-sleggja" in English.

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

járn-sleggja
u, f. an iron sledge-hammer, Bs. i. 120, Karl. 338.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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