Snerpa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Snerpa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 snerpa

1. t, [snarpr; Ulf. at-snarpjan = θιγγάνειν, Col. ii. 21]:—to whet; s. öxar sínar, Bs. ii. 94: to raise, quicken; s. róðrinn: impers., enn er s. tók leiðit, as the wind grew brisker, Fas. ii. 73: reflex., snerpask við, to bestir oneself, Lv. 91.

2 snerpa

2. n, f. = skerpa, the smartness of a thing: snerpi, n. sharpness; s. þessa frosts, 623. 34.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚾᛁᚱᛒᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
impers
impersonal.
impers.
impersonal.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
pers.
person, personal.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.
Ulf.
Ulfilas.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)

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