Skap-raun

Old Norse Dictionary - skap-raun

Meaning of Old Norse word "skap-raun" in English.

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

skap-raun Old Norse word can mean:

skap-raun: f. ‘a mind’s trial,’ provocation, whatsoever causes grief or indignation; hrelling ok s., Hrafn. 15; til skapraunar við e-n, Rd. 184; göra mönnum s., Fms. ii. 13; hafa s. af e-u, Nj. 68; þola s., Fms. iv. 264; mér er s. að því, I am grieved, indignant at it.

skap-raun: COMPDS: skapraunalaust, skapraunarminna, skapraunarorð, skapraunasamliga.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Hrafn.: Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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