Svefn-hvíld
Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-hvíld
Meaning of Old Norse word "svefn-hvíld"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- svefn-hvíld
- f. the rest of sleep, Str.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᚢᛁᚠᚾ-ᚼᚢᛁᛚᛏ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
Works & Authors cited:
- Str.
- Strengleikar. (G. II.)