Tunna

Old Norse Dictionary - tunna

Meaning of Old Norse word "tunna" in English.

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

tunna: u, f. a tun, barrel, Nj. 133, Al. 114, Fms. ix. 425, N. G. l. ii, D. N., Edda Ht. (sal-tönna): as a measure, Fms. iii. 211, the word seems not to have come into use before the 13th century.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Ht.: Hátta-tal. (C. I.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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