Svefn-hvíld

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-hvíld

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

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

svefn-hvíld
f. the rest of sleep, Str.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.

Works & Authors cited:

Str.
Strengleikar. (G. II.)
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