Veifi-skati

Old Norse Dictionary - veifi-skati

Meaning of Old Norse word "veifi-skati" in English.

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

veifi-skati
a, m. a spendthrift; but only in the phrase, engi v., no spender, rather close-handed, Ld. 26, Ölk. 34.

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

Abbreviations used:

m.
masculine.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Ölk.
Ölkofra-þáttr. (D. II.)
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