Old Norse Dictionary Entry

átt-vísi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 átt-vísi

and ættvísi, f. genealogical knowledge or science, Skálda 161, 169, Bárð. 164, Bs. i. 91, Fms. vii. 102; the áttvísi formed a part of the old education, and is the groundwork of the old Icel. historiography, esp. of the Landnama.

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Runic Inscription

átt-vísi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
f.: feminine.
Icel: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
Icel.: Iceland, Icelander, Icelanders, Icelandic.
l.: Linnæus.
p.: page.
part: participle.

Works & Authors

Bárð.: Bárðar Saga. (D. V.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)

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