BRASS

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

BRASS

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 BRASS

(cp. brasaðr, Fms. viii; brasi, ix. 8), m. [cp. Germ. bras = epulae; Swed. brasa; Dan. brase = to roast; Engl. to braze], a cook, an απ. λεγ., Am. 59.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᚱᛅᛋᛋ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
Germ: German.
Germ.: German.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.
απ. λεγ.: απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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