Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skíða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 skíða

u. f., gen. pl. skíðna, Gþl. 381: a splint, stick, Fas. iii. 125, Mar. 1055; klauf hann Þór í skíður einar, Fms. ii. 163; taka skíður í hönd sér, Bs. i. 634. skíðna-garðr, m. = skíðgarðr, Gþl. 381.

2 skíða

II. the name of a county in Norway, mod. Skien, Fms.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skíða

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
gen.: genitive.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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