Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Snaka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 snaka

að, [Ivar Aasen snaka; Dan. snaga]:—to rummage, snuff about; at Ingjaldr snakkaði um hús hennar, Ld. 44; hann spurði, hví snakar þú hér, Önundr? D. N. i. 349.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

snaka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Ivar Aasen: Ivar Aasen’s Dictionary, 1850.
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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