Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skýring

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skýring

f. an elucidation, explanation, Sks. 522; s. eða glöggvari greining, Skálda 205; til sanns vitnisburðar ok skýringar, H. E. i. 508; skýringar meistari, an interpreter, Stj. 542, 559; skýringar laust, without commentary, 236; skýringar-grein, an explanatory note, foot-note.

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Runic Inscription

skýring

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation

Works & Authors

H. E.: Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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