Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spán-nýr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 spán-nýr

adj. (spelt spánýr), [Engl. span in ‘spick and span’], span-new, very freq. in mod. usage; vín spánnýtt at drekka, fresh wine, Þiðr. 15, v. l.

2 spán-nýr

2. metaph. quite fresh, not exhausted, Eg. 585, Fms. viii. 405, 413; spánnýjar sakir, Ld. 144; hann strýkr af sér eitrið allt ok verðr þá spánýr eptir, Hom. (St.)

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

spán-nýr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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