Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Betra

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 betra

að, to better, improve, Ld. 106; betrask, to become better, Fms. iii. 160: impers., ef eigi betraðist um, Rd. 277; þeir sögðu, at konungi betraðist mjök, that the king was much better, Fms. ix. 215.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

betra

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
impers: impersonal.
impers.: impersonal.
pers.: person, personal.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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