Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kofan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kofan

or kofarn, n. and kofarn-rakki, a, m. [cp. early Dan. kofæn-rakkæ]:—a lap-dog, N. G. L. i. 234 (spelt kofan): metaph. a snappish person, hann var et mesta kofarn í skapi, Finnb. 280.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

kofan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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