Vár-kynnd
Old Norse Dictionary - vár-kynnd
Meaning of Old Norse word "vár-kynnd"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- vár-kynnd
- f. = várkunn, compassion, mercy; fyrir útan alla v., Sks. 537 B; várkynndar góðvili, Fms. ii. 296, O. H. L. 82; með v., B. K. 107.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᛅᚱ-ᚴᚢᚾᚾᛏ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- L.
- Linnæus.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- B. K.
- Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- O. H. L.
- Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)