Bleyta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bleyta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 bleyta

1. u, f. [blautr], mud, Clem. 35: mire, Hrafn. 27 (freq.)

2 bleyta

2. tt, to soak, moisten; b. húð, a hide, Fas. i. 289; leir, clay, Bret. 106.

3 bleyta

2. to soften, Greg. 38, 655 v. B (rare in that sense).

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛚᛁᚢᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Clem.
Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
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