Spán-ósi
Old Norse Dictionary - spán-ósi
Meaning of Old Norse word "spán-ósi"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- spán-ósi
- adj. span-new, of ships just launched; þau (the ships) vóru spánósa ok nýbrædd, Fms. viii. 382; kista s. svá sem nýskafin væri, Ó. H.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛒᛅᚾ-ᚢᛋᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Ó. H.
- Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)