Skam-degi

Old Norse Dictionary - skam-degi

Meaning of Old Norse word "skam-degi" in English.

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

skam-degi: n. the ‘short day,’ Midwinter-day, Lat. bruma, Landn. 140, Bs. i. 350, Fb. i. 539.

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

Abbreviations used:

Lat.: Latin.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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