Of-skynja

Old Norse Dictionary - of-skynja

Meaning of Old Norse word "of-skynja"

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

of-skynja
adj. overlooking, looking down upon; þeir þykkjask sér ærnir, en mér nokkut o., Fms. v. 226; sýnisk mér sem flestir menn sé honum o. vestr þar. Sturl. iii. 168.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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