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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dauss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 dauss

m. [mid. H. G. tûs; Fr. deux], the dice; kasta daus, to cast a die, Sturl. ii. 95.

2 dauss

II. the rump, of cattle, Fas. ii. 510, cp. dof.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

dauss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
Fr
French in etymologies.
Fr.
French in etymologies.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
mid. H. G.
Middle High German.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fr.
Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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