Kofi

Old Norse Dictionary - kofi

Meaning of Old Norse word "kofi" in English.

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

kofi
a, m. [A. S. cofa], used of a convent cell, 673. 55, BS. i. 204, Landn. 50, Stj. 227, 471, D. n. passim, Mar.: a hut, shed, freq. in mod. usage.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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