Sínk-gírni

Old Norse Dictionary - sínk-gírni

Meaning of Old Norse word "sínk-gírni"

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

sínk-gírni
f. covetousness, Post. 640.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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