Rán-baugr

Old Norse Dictionary - rán-baugr

Meaning of Old Norse word "rán-baugr" in English.

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

rán-baugr
m. a Norse law term, a fine payable to the king for unlawful seizure or holding of property; eyksk landnám at hálfu en ránbaug konungi, N. G. L. i. 44; ok konungi hálfa mörk í ránbaug, Jb. 321 (Js. 96).

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
Js.
Járnsíða. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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