Kvik-fé

Old Norse Dictionary - kvik-fé

Meaning of Old Norse word "kvik-fé"

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

kvik-fé
n., kyk-fé, Grág. i. 397:—live stock, cattle, 414, Eg. 132, 133, Eb. 40, Stj. 106, Fms. v. 315, Gullþ. 25, Fs. 128, Bs. i. 738, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Gullþ.
Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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