Kvenn-búnaðr

Old Norse Dictionary - kvenn-búnaðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kvenn-búnaðr" in English.

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

kvenn-búnaðr
m. women’s dress, Eb. 256, Edda 68, Stj. 186.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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