Svif

Old Norse Dictionary - svif

Meaning of Old Norse word "svif" in English.

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

svif Old Norse word can mean:

svif: n. [svífa], a swinging round, veering, esp. of a ship; þá varð svá mikit svif at skipinu, at eldr kom í dokkuna, Fms. x. 53: plur., at-svif, an attack, swoon; um-svif, turmoil.

svif: 2. the nick if time; í þeim (þessum) svifum, Fas. i. 26, Karl. 182, 261.

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

Abbreviations used:

esp.: especially.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

plur.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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