Vín-lenzkr

Old Norse Dictionary - vín-lenzkr

Meaning of Old Norse word "vín-lenzkr" in English.

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

vín-lenzkr: adj. a nickname of a traveller in Wineland (America); Þorhallr enn Vínlenzki (not Vindlenzki), Landn., Grett., cp. Þorf. Karl. S.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

cp.: compare.

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

Þorf. Karl.: Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)

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