Vax-kerti

Old Norse Dictionary - vax-kerti

Meaning of Old Norse word "vax-kerti" in English.

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

vax-kerti
m. a wax-candle, Fms. v. 339; vaxkerta-ljós, Bs. i. 38.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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