Stjörnu-gangr

Old Norse Dictionary - stjörnu-gangr

Meaning of Old Norse word "stjörnu-gangr" (or stjǫrnu-gangr) in English.

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

stjörnu-gangr (stjǫrnu-gangr): m. the course of the stars, Al. 42, Barl., Mar.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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