Snerkja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Snerkja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 snerkja

t, (mod. snarka, að), [cp. Dan. snorke = snore], to sputter, of a light when the wick is damp; með snerkjanda nefi, Sks. 228.

2 snerkja

2. to make a surly face; hann sat uppréttr ok var snerktr mjök, Eg. 304; hann snerkir kinnr, Sks. 230.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚾᛁᚱᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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