Tann-tafl

Old Norse Dictionary - tann-tafl

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

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

tann-tafl
n. pieces of walrus-tusk, of chess, Krók. 54; t. með taflborði, D. n. ii. 255.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Krók.
Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)
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