Kné-skot

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kné-skot

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kné-skot

n. a dishonour, humiliation, of a member of a family; nú verðr knéskot í erfðum, þá skal sá hafa er nánari er, N. G. L. i. 49; koma knéskoti á e-n, to bring one to his knees, Barl. 53.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚾᛁ-ᛋᚴᚢᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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