Tann-spjöld

Old Norse Dictionary - tann-spjöld

Meaning of Old Norse word "tann-spjöld" (or tann-spjǫld) in English.

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

tann-spjöld (tann-spjǫld): n. walrus-tusk tablet, Bs. i. 874.

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

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

Abbreviations used:

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

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