Svefn-samt

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-samt

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

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

svefn-samt
n. adj.; e-m er ekki s., to be sleepless, Nj. 210, Fms. iv. 336, Al. 73.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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