Svefnugr

Old Norse Dictionary - svefnugr

Meaning of Old Norse word "svefnugr" in English.

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

svefnugr
adj. [Dan. sövnig], sleepy; svefngar (plur.), Sdm. 36; svefnugr ok latr, 656 B. 2; þeir vóru mjök svefnugir, Sturl. iii. 256, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
Dan.
Danish.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
plur.
plural.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Sdm.
Sigrdrífu-mál. (A. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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