Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Klénn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 klénn

adj. [for. word; from A. S. clæn; Engl. clean; Germ. klein]:—snug; klénn koss, Fas. iii. (in a verse of the 15th century); k. sæng, Úlf. 4. 44: little, puny, klén tign, Pass. The word first occurs in the 15th century, but it never took root.

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Runic Inscription

klénn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
for.: foreign.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
m.: masculine.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Úlf.: Úlfars-rímur.

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