Nenning

Old Norse Dictionary - nenning

Meaning of Old Norse word "nenning" in English.

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

nenning Old Norse word can mean:

nenning
f. activity, energy, Edda 109, Fms. v. 177 (in a verse), Hom. (St.)
nenning
COMPDS: nenningarlauss, nenningarleysi.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
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