Tungu-níð

Old Norse Dictionary - tungu-níð

Meaning of Old Norse word "tungu-níð" in English.

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

tungu-níð
n. a libel by word of mouth, opp. to tré-níð, a libel carved on a tree, n. G. L. i. 56.

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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