Skenking

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skenking

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skenking

f. the serving drink at the table; því næst kómu inn sendingar (dishes), þar næst skenkingar, Ó. H. 86; ekki starf skulu þeir hafa fyrir s. um Jól, N. G. L. ii. 447.

2 skenking

2. a present, Germ. geschenk.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛁᚾᚴᛁᚾᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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