Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Upp-numning

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 upp-numning

f. [nema], eccl. a being taken up into heaven, assumption, Stj. 241 (of Enoch); u. sællar Máriæ, Mar., Greg. 13; uppnumningar dagr, the Assumption-day, Fms. vi. 353, Mar.

2 upp-numning

2. gramm. anticipation, Skálda.

Similar Words

Ú-
ú-kvæði
ú-magi
ú-megð
ú-skap

Runic Inscription

upp-numning

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
eccl: ecclesiastical.
eccl.: ecclesiastical.
f.: feminine.
gramm.: grammar.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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