Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sýni

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 sýni

n. the sight; in the adverb. phrase, til sýnis, for the sight’s sake; var hann sendr konungi til sýnis. for the sake of curiosity, Fms. vi. 362; til sýnis vaxtar hans, as a sample of his sight, Fas. i. 331; víð-sýni, a ‘far-sight,’ a wide horizon; mis-sýni, eye-deception; glám-sýni, glamour-sight. sýnis-horn, n. a sample, specimen.

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Runic Inscription

sýni

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adverb.: adverbially.
gl: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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