Kyn-kvísl

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kyn-kvísl

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kyn-kvísl

f. a ‘kin-branch,’ lineage, pedigree, Fms. i. 218, Sks. 96, Stj. 48, 54, 112, passim: kind, hljóð hefir margar kynkvíslir, Skálda 173.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᚾ-ᚴᚢᛁᛋᛚ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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