Smán
Old Norse Dictionary - smánMeaning of Old Norse word "smán" in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
smán Old Norse word can mean:
- smán
- f. a disgrace, shame, Fms. ii. 130, Háv. 46, Nj. 210, Vígl. 59 new Ed., passim.
- smán
- COMPDS: smánarlauss, smánarligr.
- smán
- ☞ Gg. 7 reads sinnum for smán, see Bugge l. c.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛘᛅᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- f.
- feminine.
- gl.
- glossary.
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- v.
- vide.
- l. c.
- loco citato.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Háv.
- Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Vígl.
- Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)
- Gg.
- Grógaldr. (A. II.)
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