Kvenn-kenna

Old Norse Dictionary - kvenn-kenna

Meaning of Old Norse word "kvenn-kenna" in English.

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

kvenn-kenna
d, to address as a woman, Fas. iii. 75, Vígl. 24: gramm. kvennkendr, feminine, Sks. 103, Clem. 29.

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

Abbreviations used:

gl.
glossary.
gramm.
grammar.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)
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