Kinn-vangi

Old Norse Dictionary - kinn-vangi

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

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

kinn-vangi
a, m. the cheek, Eg. 386, Fms. x. 78, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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