Vítis-horn

Old Norse Dictionary - vítis-horn

Meaning of Old Norse word "vítis-horn" in English.

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

vítis-horn
n. a sconce-horn or cup, Fms. vi. 242; vítishorn þat er hirðmenn eru vanir at drekka af, Edda 32.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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