Skap-raun

Old Norse Dictionary - skap-raun

Meaning of Old Norse word "skap-raun"

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

Old Norse word skap-raun can mean:skap-raun

skap-raun
f. ‘a mind’s trial,’ provocation, whatsoever causes grief or indignation; hrelling ok s., Hrafn. 15; til skapraunar við e-n, Rd. 184; göra mönnum s., Fms. ii. 13; hafa s. af e-u, Nj. 68; þola s., Fms. iv. 264; mér er s. að því, I am grieved, indignant at it.
skap-raun
COMPDS: skapraunalaust, skapraunarminna, skapraunarorð, skapraunasamliga.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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