Skúmi

Old Norse Dictionary - skúmi

Meaning of Old Norse word "skúmi" in English.

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

skúmi Old Norse word can mean:

skúmi: a, m. [Dan. skummel, skumring, = twilight], shade, dusk; dagr myrkra ok skúma, Barl. 37, Sks. 229, v. l. skúma-skot, n. the dusk, twilight; þegar í skúma-skotinu, Barl. 190: a dark nook, skríða í skúma-skot, Mar. 1056.

skúmi: II. skúma, a nickname.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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