Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Smurning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 smurning

f. anointing, Stj. 306, MS. 655 i. 1, Gd. 62, Nikdr. 59, Bs. ii. 156: pass., hón síðasta s., extreme unction, Mar.; smurningar-klæði, the dress in which one receives extreme unction, Bs. i. 145.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

smurning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
pass.: passive, passively.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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