Skógar-nef

Old Norse Dictionary - skógar-nef

Meaning of Old Norse word "skógar-nef" in English.

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

skógar-nef
n. a ‘wood-neb,’ jutting outskirt of a wood, Fms. vii. 69, Karl. 104, Thom. 473, Eg. 376, 377: as a nickname, Nj.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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