Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bekkjast

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bekkjast

ð and t, dep. to envy one, in the phrase, b. til við e-n, to seek a quarrel with, Grett. 127; the metaphor from guests (beggars) elbowing one another off the benches, cp. Hm. 31.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

bekkjast

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
dep.: deponent.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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