Svefn-skemma

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-skemma

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

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

svefn-skemma
u, f. = svefnbúr, Fas. i. 359, Eg. 80, Fms. vi. 188, Landn. 215, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
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