Grun-semð

Old Norse Dictionary - grun-semð

Meaning of Old Norse word "grun-semð" in English.

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

grun-semð
(-semi), f. suspicion, H. E. i. 506, Magn. 484, Orkn. 162, Bs. i. 871, Str. 8, 13. grunsemðar-lauss, adj. free from suspicion, H. E. ii. 111.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
H. E.
Historia Ecclesiastica Islandiae. (J. I.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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