Nafn-kenna

Old Norse Dictionary - nafn-kenna

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

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

nafn-kenna
d, to name, Stj. 140: nafn-kendr, part. famous.

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

Abbreviations used:

part.
participle.

Works & Authors cited:

Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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