Kapp-samr
Old Norse Dictionary - kapp-samr
Meaning of Old Norse word "kapp-samr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- kapp-samr
- adj. pushing, eager, impetuous, Ó. H. 27, Nj. 51; höfðingi mikill, manna kappsamastr, 147; k. ok reiðinn, Eg. 187; k. ok úvæginn, O. H. L. 35.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛒᛒ-ᛋᛅᛘᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- L.
- Linnæus.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- O. H. L.
- Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
- Ó. H.
- Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)