Kenni-speki

Old Norse Dictionary - kenni-speki

Meaning of Old Norse word "kenni-speki" in English.

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

kenni-speki
f. the faculty of recognition, Bs. i. 328, Greg. 26, Fas. ii. 446; cp. Scot. kenspeckle = easy to be recognised, remarkable.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
Scot.
Scottish.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
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