Kisi

Old Norse Dictionary - kisi

Meaning of Old Norse word "kisi" in English.

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

kisi
a, m. = kisa; köttr ok kisi, Fas. iii. 556: the name of a giant, Edda (Gl.): a nickname, Ann. 1362, 1382.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.
Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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