Skap-höfn

Old Norse Dictionary - skap-höfn

Meaning of Old Norse word "skap-höfn" (or skap-hǫfn) in English.

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

skap-höfn (skap-hǫfn): f., esp. in pl. sentiments, disposition, temper, Eb. 88, Clem. 32 (skapshöfn).

Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, skap-höfn may be more accurately written as skap-hǫfn.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.: especially.

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Clem.: Clements Saga. (F. III.)

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)

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