Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kneif

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kneif

f. [cp. Engl. nip], a kind of nippers or pincers, Björn; hreifa kneif, ‘palm-pincers,’ poët. for the hand, grasp, Gísl. (in a verse): a nickname, Landn. 278.

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

kneif

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
poët.: poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Björn: Biörn Halldórsson.
Gísl.: Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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