Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Berg-snös

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 berg-snös berg-snǫs

f. [from snös = a projection, Gullþ. 50, ch. 4, not nös, nasus], a rocky projection. Eg. 389, Gullþ. 8, l. c., Fas. i. 156 spelt bergnös, Sæm. 131.

Orthography

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Similar Words

Runic Inscription

berg-snös

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
þ.: þáttr.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Gullþ.: Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Sæm.: Sæmundar Edda. (A, C. I.)

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