Skollkini

Old Norse Dictionary - skollkini

Meaning of Old Norse word "skollkini"

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

skollkini
m. [cp. Engl. skulk], poët. a wolf, Edda (gl.); no doubt akin to skolli.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
Engl.
English.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
poët.
poetically.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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