Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skygnur

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skygnur

f. pl. wide open eyes; Hallbjörn rak þá skygnur á landit, Ld. 154; hann rekr upp skygnurnar, the eyes wide open, Háv. 54; hann hafði síða hettuna ok rak undan skygnur. Band. 16 new Ed.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skygnur

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
pl.: plural.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Band.: Banda-manna Saga. (D. II.)
Háv.: Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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