Blíða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Blíða

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 blíða

u, f. [Ulf. bleiþei], literally blitheness, but in usage gentleness, grace, of a woman; alla blíðu lét hón uppi við mik, Nj. 18; hófst þá enn at nýju b. (friendly intercourse) með þeim mágum, Fms. ix. 450: in mod. usage, balminess of the air: fair words, blandishment, Sks. 540.

2 blíða

COMPD: blíðubragð.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛚᛁᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
lit: literally.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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