Þjónn

Old Norse Dictionary - þjónn

Meaning of Old Norse word "þjónn" in English.

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

þjónn
m. [A. S. þen], a servant, attendant, Hkr. iii. 365, FmS. x. 277, Gþl. 76, N. G. l. i. 70, SkS. passim, Greg. 50, MS. 623. 21.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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