Knýti

Old Norse Dictionary - knýti

Meaning of Old Norse word "knýti" in English.

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

knýti
n. a bag, purse; hón tekr upp grösin ok leggr knýtið undir höfuð sér, Fas. iii. 580, Bs. ii. 170; see knýti-skauti.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

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