Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sýpinn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 sýpinn

adj. a corrupt vulgar pronunciation for sýtinn (q. v.), used esp. of a niggardly person; hann er sýpinn: as also sýpa, t; sýpa í e-ð (qs. sýta), to grudge an outlay, of a miser, cp. Hm. 47.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sýpinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
q. v.: quod vide.
qs.: quasi.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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