Takmörk

Old Norse Dictionary - takmörk

Meaning of Old Norse word "takmörk" (or takmǫrk) in English.

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

takmörk (takmǫrk): f. = takmark, pl. takmerkir, i. e. takmarkir, N. G. l. i. 336; innan takmarkar þess er jórð á, Gþl. 449.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

i. e.: id est.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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