Kvaterni

Old Norse Dictionary - kvaterni

Meaning of Old Norse word "kvaterni" in English.

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

kvaterni
n. [Lat. quaternio], a kind of protocol, n. G. L. iii. 67, Boldt, Rétt., BS. i. (Laur. S.)

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
Lat.
Latin.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Boldt
Boldt. (J. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Laur. S.
Laurentius Saga. (D. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Rétt.
Réttarbætr. (B. II.)
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