Várkunnigr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Várkunnigr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 várkunnigr

adj. merciful, forbearing, Stj. 2, 172, Karl. 489; forsjáll, vitr ok v., 655 xx. 3; vera v. e-m, compassionate, Stj. 217.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛅᚱᚴᚢᚾᚾᛁᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
l.
Linnæus.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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