Kyn-þáttr

Old Norse Dictionary - kyn-þáttr

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

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

kyn-þáttr
m. lineage, Sturl. i. 8, Landn. 48, Fms. ii. 89, Stj. 443, Korm. 160.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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