Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skut-stafn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skut-stafn

(-stamn), m. the ‘tail-stem,’ the stern, Fms. ii. 71, vii. 256, x. 348, xi. 110, Ld. 76, MS. 656 C. 22, N. G. L. i. 203, ii. 283; opp. to framstafn.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skut-stafn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

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

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