sviðr

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Old Norse[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Germanic *swinþaz (strong).

Adjective[edit]

sviðr

  1. (archaic) swift, quick
    svinn Rín
    the swift Rhine
  2. wise
    Synonyms: fróðr, víss, vitr

Declension[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Icelandic: svinnur
  • Faroese: svinnur