Nyðungr

Old Norse Dictionary - nyðungr

Meaning of Old Norse word "nyðungr" in English.

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

nyðungr: m. [Dan. gnier], a niggard, miser, Ld. 38 C.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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