Skjappa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skjappa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skjappa

u, f., mod. skeppa, [Dan. skjeppe; East Engl. skip], a bushel; skjöppur ok vágir, N. G. L. i. 126; fjórar skeppur, 136: a nickname, Fms. vii. 215.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛁᛅᛒᛒᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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