Kyn-stafr

Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-stafr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kyn-stafr" in English.

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

kyn-stafr
m. a scion, Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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