Kyndil-messa

Old Norse Dictionary - kyndil-messa

Meaning of Old Norse word "kyndil-messa" in English.

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

kyndil-messa
u, f. Candlemas, the feast of the Purification, Ó. H. 83, Bs. i. 73, Rb. 532, Dipl., N. G. l. passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
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