Reynd

Old Norse Dictionary - reynd

Meaning of Old Norse word "reynd"

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

reynd
f. experience; úlíkir sýnum, en miklu úlíkari reyndum, Edda 12: gen. reyndar, indeed, in fact, really, mjöðdrekku, en hón var reyndar full af silfri, Eg. 240, Fms. i. 59, ii. 77, vi. 189, Valla L. 207, Hkr. i. 246.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
gen.
genitive.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)
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