Gnípa

Old Norse Dictionary - gnípa

Meaning of Old Norse word "gnípa"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

gnípa
u, f., not gnýpa, (ríp í bratta gnípu, Rekstefja 28), a peak, Fms. ii. 154, Sks. 171 C, Greg. 62, Bs. i. 360, Róm. 352.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚾᛁᛒᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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