linnr

linnr

Old Norse

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *linþaz.

Various descendant cognates shows a potential alternative form of *lindr.

Noun

linnr m

  1. (poetic) snake, serpent

Declension

Declension of linnr (strong a-stem)
masculine singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative linnr linnrinn linnar linnarnir
accusative linn linninn linna linnana
dative linni linninum linnum linnunum
genitive linns linnsins linna linnanna

Alternative forms

Derived terms

  • hrælinnr (“sword”, literally “corpse snake”)

Descendants

  • Icelandic: linnur, linni
  • >? Old Danish: lind
  • ⇒ Old Norse: linnormr
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