Sann-kenna

Old Norse Dictionary - sann-kenna

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

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

sann-kenna
d, to call a thing by its right name; at styðja, reka, eðr sannkenna, Edda (Ht.): part. convicted of, s. at svikum, Al. 124.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Ht.
Hátta-tal. (C. I.)
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