Tann-garðr

Old Norse Dictionary - tann-garðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "tann-garðr" in English.

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

tann-garðr
m. ‘tooth-fence,’ ‘tooth-wall,’ the row of teeth = Gr. ερκος ὀδόντων, Nj. 39, Skálda 170, Dropl. 25.

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

Abbreviations used:

Gr.
Greek.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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