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á-vita

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1 á-vita

adj. ind. in the phrase, verða e-s á., to become aware of, learn, Andr. 623. 80, Fms. x. 171; á. mannvits eðr íþrótta, Sks. 26.
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á-vita

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "á-vita" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.
accusative.
adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
ch
chapter.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pass.
passive, passively.

Works & Authors

Andr.
Andreas Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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