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.)