Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Jafningi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 jafningi

a, m. an equal, a match, Nj. 29, Fms. vi. 104, xi. 76: the saying, æ kemr maðr manns í stað, en ei jafningi jafnan, passim: in Þiðr. and Karl. the peers of Charlemagne are called jafningjar.

Similar Words

já
já-eiðr
já-kvæða
já-kvæði
já-kvæðr

Runic Inscription

jafningi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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