Skjald-sveinn

Old Norse Dictionary - skjald-sveinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "skjald-sveinn" in English.

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

skjald-sveinn
m. a ‘shield-boy,’ shield-bearer, Sks. 705, Korm. 118, Stj. 631.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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