Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bilt

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bilt

prob. an old n. part. from bila; only used in the phrase, e-m verðr bilt, to be amazed, astonished; en þá er sagt, at Þór (dat.) varð bilt einu sinni at slá hann, the first time that Thor’s heart failed him, Edda 29; varð þeim bilt, Korm. 40, Nj. 169.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

bilt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dat.: dative.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.
part.: participle.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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