Þunn-vangi

Old Norse Dictionary - þunn-vangi

Meaning of Old Norse word "þunn-vangi" in English.

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

þunn-vangi
a, m. [A. S. þun-wang; O. H. G. dune-wenge; Dan. tind-ing; Lat. temp-ora]:—the ‘thin cheek,’ the temples, Edda 30, Stj. 388, Karl. 511.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
line.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
O. H. G.
Old High German.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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