Skyn-semd

Old Norse Dictionary - skyn-semd

Meaning of Old Norse word "skyn-semd" in English.

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

skyn-semd Old Norse word can mean:

skyn-semd: f. reason; með lítilli S., Barl. 21; með engarri skynsemd, Gþl. 276; virða e-t með skynsemd, reasonably, K. Á. 174; þá er vér erum údruknir ok með fullri S., FmS. ii. 262; svara S., fyrir sik, SkS. 788 B; fulla S. eða vissu, FmS. i. 138; kunna litla S. til e-s, ix. 331; upp á S. mína. upon my reason, upon my word, i. 102; skilrekki ok S., Stj. 150; þá muntú synja þess með S., deny it, giving reasons for it, Nj. 80; sakir þriggja skynsemda, for three reasons, Stj. 49: hver S. er til þess? SkS. 305; krefla e-n skynsemdar, to ask for reasons, 652; flytja þitt fals fram með nokkurum skynsemdum, Barl. 6; gjalda skynsemd e-s, to give reasons for, 687; gjalda Guði S. af öllum sinum verkum, MS. 671. 5.

skyn-semd: 2. with gen. prefixed; skynsemdar-atferð, a rational proceeding. Mar.; skynsemdar atkvæði, Anecd. 80; skynsemdar álit, regard to reason, SkS. 668; skynsemdar geymsla, FmS. ii. 33; skynsemdar gjald, a giving reasons, Stj. 151: skynsemdar grein. discernment, FmS. i. 97; skynsemdar leitan. a seeking for reasons. Mar.; skynsemdar mál, arguments, SkS. 798; skynsemdar rödd, the voice of reason, Mar.; skynsemdar skilning, rational insight, 19; reason, meaning, 148; skynsemdar skipan, rational order, Anecd. 68; skynsemdar svar, a rational ansiver, SkS. 674. 740.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

S.: Saga.

gen.: genitive.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

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

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

Anecd.: Anecdoton. (H. II.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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