Knoka

Old Norse Dictionary - knoka

Meaning of Old Norse word "knoka" in English.

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

knoka
ad, [A. S. cnucian], to knock, thump; þeir höfðu áðr bart höfuðit allt á honum ok knokat, Hom. 120; Þorvaldr knokaði (forced) sína menn til ljúgvitna, BS. i. 665; ok hygg ek at menn mínir hefði hann mest knokat, Karl. 399.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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