Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Al-ljóss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 al-ljóss

adj. quite light; dagr a., broad daylight, Eg. 219; n. sing., vera alljóst, in broad daylight, Grett. 95 A, 112 A, Fms. ix. 35, Sturl. ii. 108; metaph. quite clear, Sks. 490.

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Runic Inscription

al-ljóss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
n.: neuter.
sing: singular.
sing.: singular.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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