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enterprise_87 t1_j3byj40 wrote

Reply to comment by Very-Fishy in Archaeologists Unearth Viking Hall in Denmark by tangledwebgenealogy

Snild does not mean fast.

Rådsnild just means something like good/smart advice.

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Very-Fishy t1_j3c2yhg wrote

It also means fast ("kvik"). From the vikingship museum in Roskilde: "Runulv, der var rådsnild, det vil sige klog og kvik til at komme med løsninger" ("Runulv, who was rådsnild, that is wise and fast with solutions").

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Very-Fishy t1_j3c5fgp wrote

That said, the dictionary definitely focuses on wisdom, intelligence and eloquence when defining "snild", so the "kvik" part may be more focused on "fast with the right advice"?

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The_Unknown_Dude t1_j3clvpd wrote

He might have been a sarcastic smart-ass and that's how they nicknamed him.

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bstix t1_j3cwwnt wrote

To this day, "snild" means "with ease".

Being "rådsnild" means being able to come up with solutions with ease.

The quickness is implied in the context of coming up with advice. Doing it right but slowly, wouldn't be with ease.

Just like "can you walk from A to B in one day?" "With ease" Would imply that the person is faster than that.

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