Kinn-skógr

Old Norse Dictionary - kinn-skógr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kinn-skógr" in English.

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

kinn-skógr
m. the ‘cheek-shaw,’ poët. = the beard, Hým. 10.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
poët.
poetically.

Works & Authors cited:

Hým.
Hýmis-kviða. (A. I.)
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