Jór-vík

Old Norse Dictionary - jór-vík

Meaning of Old Norse word "jór-vík" in English.

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

jór-vík
also in later writers Jórk, contr. from A. S. Eoforwic, York (Lat. Eborăcum), FmS.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
contr.
contracted.
Lat.
Latin.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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