Rívan-skinna

Old Norse Dictionary - rívan-skinna

Meaning of Old Norse word "rívan-skinna" in English.

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

rívan-skinna
u, f. a bird, a ruff or reeve, tringa pugnax, Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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