Saurgan

Old Norse Dictionary - saurgan

Meaning of Old Norse word "saurgan" in English.

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

saurgan
n. pollution, defilement, Hom. 145, K. Á. 104, Stj. 520, Sks. 796; saurganar-maðr, a defiler, Bs. i. 765.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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