Old Norse Dictionary Entry

þrenning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 þrenning

f. a trinity, esp. in eccl. sense, the Trinity, Fms. i. 281, x. 171, Skálda, and in mod. usage, Vídal., Pass., etc. (Heilög Þrenning); Þrenningar-messa = Trinity-Sunday, Fms. ix. 372.

Similar Words

þá
þá-fjall
þá-gi
þá-leiðis
þá-mikill

Runic Inscription

þrenning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

eccl: ecclesiastical.
eccl.: ecclesiastical.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
etc.: et cetera.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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