Járna-far

Old Norse Dictionary - járna-far

Meaning of Old Norse word "járna-far" in English.

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

járna-far
n. an iron-print, a mark of weapons, Fas. ii. 400: iron-plating on a ship, Orkn. 362.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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