Kvenn-sift

Old Norse Dictionary - kvenn-sift

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

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

kvenn-sift: f. (kvenn-svift, N. G. L. i. 78, 79), kin by the woman’s side, cognate lineage, opp. to karlsift (q. v.), Grág. ii. 176, Hkr. i. 112, Fms. i. 6; kvennsiftar-maðr, a cognate relative, N. G. L. i. 79.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

L.: Linnæus.

opp.: opposed.

q. v.: quod vide.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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