Reyr-vöndr

Old Norse Dictionary - reyr-vöndr

Meaning of Old Norse word "reyr-vöndr" (or reyr-vǫndr) in English.

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

reyr-vöndr (reyr-vǫndr)
m. a ‘reed-wand,’ Karl. 224.

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

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚱᛁᚢᚱ-ᚢᚢᚾᛏᚱ
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:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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