Lands-kostr

Old Norse Dictionary - lands-kostr

Meaning of Old Norse word "lands-kostr" in English.

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

lands-kostr
m. the best of the land, Landn. 276, Edda (pref.): choice land, Landn. 312, Eg. 116, 137; see kostr.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
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