And-vaki

Old Norse Dictionary - and-vaki

Meaning of Old Norse word "and-vaki" in English.

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

and-vaki
adj. ind. sleepless, now andvaka; liggja a., to lie awake, Al. 71, Barl. 10, Mag. 80.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
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