Hneppr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hneppr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 hneppr

adj. [Dan. knap], scant, Hkr. i. 154, Grett. 169; ætla hneppt til Jólanna, to make scant provisions for Yule, Fb. ii. 185, Fms. iv. 235.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚾᛁᛒᛒᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
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