Landnáma

Old Norse Dictionary - landnáma

Meaning of Old Norse word "landnáma" in English.

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

landnáma: u, f.), the Book of Settlement, the famous historical work begun by Ari the historian, Landn. 24, Fs. 122.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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