Kván-ríki

Old Norse Dictionary - kván-ríki

Meaning of Old Norse word "kván-ríki" in English.

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

kván-ríki
n. uxoriousness, Nj. 214, n. G. L. i. 340, Fas. i. 232.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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