sviðr

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Old Norse

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *swinþaz (strong).

Adjective

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sviðr

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

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Icelandic: svinnur
  • Faroese: svinnur