Peini

Old Norse Dictionary - peini

Meaning of Old Norse word "peini" in English.

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

peini: a nickname, Fms. viii. 362; prob. Gael., cp. Engl. Payne.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.: compare.

Engl.: English.

Gael.: Gaelic.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

prob.: probably.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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