Svefn-hús

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-hús

Meaning of Old Norse word "svefn-hús" in English.

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

svefn-hús
n. id., Eg. 420, Bs. i. 74.

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

Abbreviations used:

id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
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