Mark-steinn

Old Norse Dictionary - mark-steinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "mark-steinn" in English.

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

mark-steinn
m. a mark-stone, landmark, Gþl. 286, 543, Eg. 492 (of a battle field): stones laid to mark a spot, Bs. i. 346.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛘᛅᚱᚴ-ᛋᛏᛁᛁᚾᚾ
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:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
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