Kyn-stórr

Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-stórr

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

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

kyn-stórr
adj. high-born, noble, Eg. 127, 137, Fms. i. 63, x. 379, Bret. 53.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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