Tungu-níð
Old Norse Dictionary - tungu-níð
Meaning of Old Norse word "tungu-níð"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- tungu-níð
- n. a libel by word of mouth, opp. to tré-níð, a libel carved on a tree, n. G. L. i. 56.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛏᚢᚾᚴᚢ-ᚾᛁᚦ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- L.
- Linnæus.
- n.
- neuter.
- opp.
- opposed.
Works & Authors cited:
- N. G. L.
- Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)