Old Norse Dictionary Entry

BREK

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 BREK

n. a law term, a fraudulent purchase of land, liable to the lesser outlawry, Grág. ii. 241, 242: hence the proverb, sá hafi b. er beiðist, let him have b. that bids for it, i. e. volenti non fit injuria, Grett. 135 new Ed., Fas. iii. 202.

2 BREK

2. pl. freaks, chiefly of children; að barna þinna brekum skalt | brosa ei né skemtan halt, Húst. 49.

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Runic Inscription

BREK

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
i. e.: id est.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Húst.: Hús-tafla.

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