Old Norse Dictionary Entry

þjáning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 þjáning

f. affliction; leita Guðs í þinni þ., Karl. 542: freq. in mod. usage, also of severe pain, hann komst urn aptaninn í sælu-hús og þó með þjáningu, Espól. s. a. 1720; þjáninga-laust, -lítið, painless, in little pain.

Similar Words

þá
þá-fjall
þá-gi
þá-leiðis
þá-mikill

Runic Inscription

þjáning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "þjáning" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
s. a.: sub anno.
þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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