Nef-björg

Old Norse Dictionary - nef-björg

Meaning of Old Norse word "nef-björg" (or nef-bjǫrg) in English.

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

nef-björg (nef-bjǫrg)
f. a nose-shield, part of a visor, Fms. i. 178, Orkn. 148.

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, nef-björg may be more accurately written as nef-bjǫrg.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚾᛁᚠ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚴ
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:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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