Sax-bönd

Old Norse Dictionary - sax-bönd

Meaning of Old Norse word "sax-bönd" (or sax-bǫnd) in English.

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

sax-bönd (sax-bǫnd): n. pl. the cross timbers in the prow, n. G. l. i. 100.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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