Vífinn

Old Norse Dictionary - vífinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "vífinn" in English.

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

vífinn
adj. given to women, = kvennsamr, Fagrsk. ch. 66, KonR. 14, Krók. ch. 11, Völs. R. 47.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
ch.
chapter.
R.
Rimur.

Works & Authors cited:

Fagrsk.
Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Konr.
Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)
Krók.
Króka Refs Saga. (D. V.)
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