Skeppa

Old Norse Dictionary - skeppa

Meaning of Old Norse word "skeppa" in English.

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

skeppa
u, f. [Dan. skjeppe; Engl. skip], a measure, bushel, n. G. l. i. 136, ii. 166. v. l. 35, 366, D. n. v. 77.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
Engl.
English.
f.
feminine.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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