Miski

Old Norse Dictionary - miski

Meaning of Old Norse word "miski"

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

miski
a, m. [mis], a misdeed, offence; in the phrase, göra e-m til miska, to offend, wrong a person, Finnb. 258, Ld. 76, Hrafn. 27. miska-ráð, n. pl. misdeeds, Harms. 14.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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