Várkunnigr

Old Norse Dictionary - várkunnigr

Meaning of Old Norse word "várkunnigr" in English.

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

várkunnigr
adj. merciful, forbearing, Stj. 2, 172, Karl. 489; forsjáll, vitr ok v., 655 xx. 3; vera v. e-m, compassionate, Stj. 217.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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