Kosning

Old Norse Dictionary - kosning

Meaning of Old Norse word "kosning" in English.

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

kosning
f. [kjósa], an election, FmS. viii. 268, ix. 227, SkS. 748, BS. passim. kosningar-bréf, n. the writ for an election, Ann. 1321.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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