Torf-skurðr

Old Norse Dictionary - torf-skurðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "torf-skurðr" in English.

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

torf-skurðr: m. cutting turf or peat, Sturl. i. 79; Vetrliði skáld var at torfskurði með húskörlum sínum, Bs. i. 14; staðrinn í Runa á torfskurð í Bakkaland á Torfmýri svá sem þarf til eldiviðar, Vm. 5; t. er í Hólalaud frá Spákonu-felli, Pm. 67; skógr í Þverárhlíð at viða til sels, t. í Steindórs-staða land, D.I. i. 471.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Pm.: Pétrs-máldagi. (J. I.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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