Skaut-björn
Old Norse Dictionary - skaut-björnMeaning of Old Norse word "skaut-björn" (or skaut-bjǫrn) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- skaut-björn (skaut-bjǫrn)
- and skaut-hreinn, m. the ‘tack-bear,’ a ship, Edda.
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, skaut-björn may be more accurately written as skaut-bjǫrn.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚴᛅᚢᛏ-ᛒᛁᚢᚱᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- m.
- masculine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)