Myrkva-stofa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Myrkva-stofa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 myrkva-stofa

u, f. a ‘mirk-closet,’ dungeon, Nj. 163, Fb. ii. 384, Bs. i. 221, Grett. 195 new Ed., Fms. x. 307, Skálda 208, N. G. L. ii. 430, Stj. 200.

Runic Inscription

ᛘᚢᚱᚴᚢᛅ-ᛋᛏᚢᚠᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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