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Snoppa

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2 definitions

1 snoppa

u, f. the snout, of animals, cows, horses, = skolptr, q. v.; á snoppu Brún (a horse), Vígl. 21, Konr.; fá högg á snoppu, Skíða R.

2 snoppa

COMPDS: snoppufríðr, snoppulangr.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

snoppa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
opp
opposed to.
q. v.
quod vide.
R.
Rimur.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Konr.
Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)

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