Svefn-vana

Old Norse Dictionary - svefn-vana

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

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

svefn-vana
adj. wanting sleep, Sturl. iii. 256.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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