Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Miski

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 miski

a, m. [mis], a misdeed, offence; in the phrase, göra e-m til miska, to offend, wrong a person, Finnb. 258, Ld. 76, Hrafn. 27. miska-ráð, n. pl. misdeeds, Harms. 14.

Similar Words

má
má-skari
Máfa-hlíð
mag-áll
mag-fyllr

Runic Inscription

miski

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Hrafn.: Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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