Þjófs-nafn

Old Norse Dictionary - þjófs-nafn

Meaning of Old Norse word "þjófs-nafn" in English.

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

þjófs-nafn
n. a being called thief, Fms. iii. 140.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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