Skapt-kringla

Old Norse Dictionary - skapt-kringla

Meaning of Old Norse word "skapt-kringla" in English.

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

skapt-kringla
u, f. a top, Nj. 253, Karl. 255, (mod. skoppara-kringla.)

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
mod.
modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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