Vin-raun

Old Norse Dictionary - vin-raun

Meaning of Old Norse word "vin-raun" in English.

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

vin-raun
f. a trial of friends or friendship; hörð mun v. verða, viz. to choose between two friends, Orkn. (in a verse): a proof of friendship, hann tók allvel við Þorkatli ok kvað slíkt v. mikla, Dropl. 23.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.
v.
vide.
viz.
namely.

Works & Authors cited:

Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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