Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Niðr-stigning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 niðr-stigning

f. a descent, Stj. 376, Niðrst. 8, Sks. 55, passim, niðrstigningar-Saga, u, f. the History of the Descent into Hell (sec List of Authors F. III), Am. 3.

Similar Words

NA
NÁ-
ná-bítr
ná-bjargir
ná-bleikr

Runic Inscription

niðr-stigning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Niðrst.: Niðrstigningar Saga. (F. III.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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