ENNI

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ENNI

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ENNI

n. [a word peculiar to the Scandin.; Swed. änne, but usually in mod. Swed. and Dan. panna or pande; root uncertain]:—the forehead; þó spratt honum sveiti í enni, Nj. 68, Pr. 471; um þvert ennit, Fms. i. 178: also brow, metaph. a steep crag, precipice, Landn., Eb.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᚾᚾᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
Scandin.: Scandinavia, Scandinavian.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

View All Sources

Back to Letter E

Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"