Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skarn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skarn

n. [Dan. skarn; cp. Gr. σκώρ, σκατός], dung; einn ók skarni á hóla, Nj. 67: grime, dirt, freq. in mod. usage, þvo af sér skarnið. skarn-sækinn, adj. shewing dirt: skörnugr, adj. dirty.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
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SAFI
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Runic Inscription

skarn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
Gr.: Greek.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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