Þang-brandr

Old Norse Dictionary - þang-brandr

Meaning of Old Norse word "þang-brandr" in English.

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

þang-brandr
the Norse rendering of the name of the Saxon missionary, but it should have been if properly given, Þakk-brandr (cp. Þak-ráðr), Fms., Ó. T.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ó. T.
Ólafs Saga Tryggvasonar. (E. I.)
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