Vinland

Old Swedish Dictionary - vinland

Meaning of Old Swedish word "vinland" in Swedish.

As defined by K.F Söderwall's dictionary of Medieval Swedish:

vinland
på vin bördigt land. hitto the. .. got wiinland MB 1: 400.

Part of speech: nn

Alternative forms or notes:
  • wiin- )

Possible runic inscription in Medieval Futhork:ᚠᛁᚿᛚᛆᚿᚦ
Medieval Runes were used in Sweden from 12th to 17th centuries.

Works and authors cited:

MB
Svenska Medeltidens Bibelarbeten. Utg. af G. E. Klemming. Del. 1, 2. 1848--55.
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