Smurning

Old Norse Dictionary - smurning

Meaning of Old Norse word "smurning" in English.

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

smurning
f. anointing, Stj. 306, MS. 655 i. 1, Gd. 62, Nikdr. 59, BS. ii. 156: pass., hón síðasta S., extreme unction, Mar.; smurningar-klæði, the dress in which one receives extreme unction, BS. i. 145.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
pass.
passive.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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