Svín-eygr

Old Norse Dictionary - svín-eygr

Meaning of Old Norse word "svín-eygr" in English.

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

svín-eygr: adj. swine-eyed, Mkv. 2, (svíneyg drós, not svinn-eyg, cp. Odyss. viii. 319.)

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

cp.: compare.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Mkv.: Málshátta-kvæði. (A. III.)

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