Arm-vitugr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Arm-vitugr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 arm-vitugr

adj. (in Mart. 123 spelt harmv.), charitable, compassionate; Glúmr er a. ok vel skapi farinn, Rd. 308; er hann lítt a., hard-hearted, Sturl. iii. 209; a. við fátækja menn, Bs. i. 356.

Runic Inscription

ᛅᚱᛘ-ᚢᛁᛏᚢᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Mart.: Martinus Saga. (F. III.)
Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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