Tyrfingr

Old Norse Dictionary - tyrfingr

Meaning of Old Norse word "tyrfingr" in English.

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

tyrfingr: m. the name of the enchanted sword, Hervar. S.; prop. from its flaming like resinous-wood (tyrfi): a pr. name, Landn.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

pr.: proper, properly.

prop.: proper, properly.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Hervar. S.: Hervarar Saga. (C. II.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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