Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Minnkan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 minnkan

f. a decrease, minishing, Fas. iii. 266, Bs. ii. 164: gramm., Skálda 167, 188.

2 minnkan

2. metaph. shame, discredit, freq. in mod. usage; þér er minnkan að því, ’tis discreditable to thee. minnkunar-laust, n. adj. without disgrace.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

minnkan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gramm.: grammar.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)

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