Flensa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Flensa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 flensa

að, [Germ. flansen], to kiss, lick (cant word), Fms. vi. 359, cp. Mork. 75, where it is spelt flenssa: of an ox, Fas. iii. 500.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛚᛁᚾᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Mork.
Morkinskinna. (E. I.)
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