Of-svefni
Old Norse Dictionary - of-svefni
Meaning of Old Norse word "of-svefni"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- of-svefni
- n. over-sleep, lethargy, n. G. l. ii. 418 (v. l.), Bb. 3. 81.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᚠ-ᛋᚢᛁᚠᚾᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- n.
- neuter.
- v.
- vide.
- v. l.
- varia lectio.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bb.
- Búnaðar-bálkr.
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)