Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Aumka

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 aumka

að, to bewail, to complain, esp. in the impers. phrase, a. sik, to feel compassion for, Bær. II, Al. 10, Róm. 182, Bret. 98, Fagrsk. ch. 34; now freq. used in reflex., aumkast yfir e-t, to pity.

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Runic Inscription

aumka

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
ch.: chapter.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
impers: impersonal.
impers.: impersonal.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
pers.: person, personal.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Bær.: Bærings Saga. (G. II.)
Fagrsk.: Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Róm.: Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)

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