Snag-hyrndr

Old Norse Dictionary - snag-hyrndr

Meaning of Old Norse word "snag-hyrndr" in English.

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

snag-hyrndr
adj. ‘snag-horned’ (see snaga), epithet of an axe, Eg. 180, Fær. 110, Njarð. 358, Valla L. 208, 212.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fær.
Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Njarð.
Njarðvíkinga Saga. (D. II.)
Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)
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