Stynr

Old Norse Dictionary - stynr

Meaning of Old Norse word "stynr" in English.

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

stynr: m., pl. stynir, a groan, Hom. 57, Fb. i. 145; sjúkra manna s, Skálda 174; dauðans stynir, Stj. 50; s. ok sýting, 51; með miklum styn, Fms. v. 218; styn né hósta, Nj. 201; sárum styn, Fb. ii. 392.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

pl.: plural.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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