Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skapnaðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 skapnaðr

m. a shape, form, freq. in mod. usage.

2 skapnaðr

2. what is due, propriety; mér þykkir jafnt s. at verki komi verka í mót, Bjarn. 46; skapnaðar-eyrendi, a due errand, Fms. viii. 90, 221, Lv. 79; skapnaðar virðing, due honour, Eg. 739.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skapnaðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
prop: properly.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Lv.: Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)

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