Of-skynja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Of-skynja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 of-skynja

adj. overlooking, looking down upon; þeir þykkjask sér ærnir, en mér nokkut o., Fms. v. 226; sýnisk mér sem flestir menn sé honum o. vestr þar. Sturl. iii. 168.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᚠ-ᛋᚴᚢᚾᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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