FÖNN

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

FÖNN

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 FÖNN

f., gen. fannar, pl. fannir, [cp. Gæl. feonn = white], snow, esp. a heap of snow, Landn. 154, Fms. iii. 93, Sturl. ii. 118, Sd. 164, Karl. 441, 501, N. G. L. i. 291; fannir, heaps of snow, Grett. 111 C, cp. fenna, fann-. In Norway Folge-fonn is the name of a glacier.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᚢᚾᚾ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
f.: feminine.
gen.: genitive.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sd.: Svarfdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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