Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Neiss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 neiss

adj. [Swed. nes], inglorious, ashamed; neiss er nökkviðr halr, a saying, a naked man is ashamed, Hm. 48, cp. Gen. iii. 10; Norna dóm þú munt fyrr neisum hafa, thou wilt scorn the doom of the Norns, Fm. 11; þeir sendu hann til sömu eyjar nöktan ok neisan, Barl. 62.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

neiss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fm.: Fafnis-mál. (A. II.)
Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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