Mis-sýnask

Old Norse Dictionary - mis-sýnask

Meaning of Old Norse word "mis-sýnask" in English.

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

mis-sýnask
d, dep. to ‘mis-see,’ see wrong, of deception of sight: impers., e-m missýnisk, Fms. vii. 160: to be mistaken, Lv. 8; undarligt verðr um vitra menn er svá missýnisk, Glúm. 389:—act., e-m missýnir, Mag. 124, (rare.)

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

Abbreviations used:

act.
active.
dep.
deponent.
impers.
impersonal.
m.
masculine.
pers.
person.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Mag.
Magus Saga. (G. II.)
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