Steinn

Old Norse Dictionary - steinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "steinn" in English.

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

steinn
m. [Engl. stain], a stain, colour; birt með hvítum steini ok rauðum, Ó. H. 124; rauðum steini, red paint, Karl., Edda (in a verse).

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

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Abbreviations used:

Engl.
English.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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