Jarteina-bók

Old Norse Dictionary - jarteina-bók

Meaning of Old Norse word "jarteina-bók" in English.

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

jarteina-bók
f. a miracle-book, Bs., Orkn. 174, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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