Kyngi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kyngi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kyngi

f. [kunna], prop. knowledge, but only used of magic, 656 B. 2, Ó. T. 36, Ísl. ii. 89; kyngi kraptr, magical power, Fas. iii. 444; kyngi veðr, a storm raised by magic, ii. 435; see fjölkyngi.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᚾᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.
prop
properly.
prop.
properly.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Ó. T.
Ólafs Saga Tryggvasonar. (E. I.)
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