Kapp-samr

Old Norse Dictionary - kapp-samr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kapp-samr" in English.

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

kapp-samr
adj. pushing, eager, impetuous, Ó. H. 27, Nj. 51; höfðingi mikill, manna kappsamastr, 147; k. ok reiðinn, Eg. 187; k. ok úvæginn, O. H. L. 35.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
O. H. L.
Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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