Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kennsla

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

3 definitions

1 kennsla

u, f. teaching (kenning is properly preaching, kennsla teaching), Dipl. v. 3, Sturl. i. 126, iii. 242, Bs. i. 431, 846, passim; barna-k., teaching children; skóla-k., school-teaching.

2 kennsla

COMPDS: kennslulaun, kennslupiltr.

3 kennsla

II. = kensl (II), N. G. L. i. 410.

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

kennsla

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
pl.: plural.
prop: properly.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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