Kross-festing

Old Norse Dictionary - kross-festing

Meaning of Old Norse word "kross-festing" in English.

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

kross-festing
f. crucifixion, 623. 2, 625. 73, Fms. v. 343.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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