Sig-yn

Old Norse Dictionary - sig-yn

Meaning of Old Norse word "sig-yn" in English.

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

sig-yn: f., gen. Sig-ynjar, the name of a goddess, the wife of Loki, Vsp., Edda; hence the female name Signý, Landn.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

Vsp.: Völuspá. (A. I.)

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