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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bleyta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

3 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).
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

bleyta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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