Of-svefni

Old Norse Dictionary - of-svefni

Meaning of Old Norse word "of-svefni" in English.

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

of-svefni: n. over-sleep, lethargy, n. G. l. ii. 418 (v. l.), Bb. 3. 81.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Bb.: Búnaðar-bálkr.

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

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