Kinn-björg

Old Norse Dictionary - kinn-björg

Meaning of Old Norse word "kinn-björg" (or kinn-bjǫrg) in English.

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

kinn-björg (kinn-bjǫrg)
f. the cheek-piece, of a helmet, Sturl. ii. 220, Grett. 118, Karl. 286.

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, kinn-björg may be more accurately written as kinn-bjǫrg.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛁᚾᚾ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚴ
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:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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