Vatta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vatta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 vatta

að, [vega], to lift; er þú vattar streng, Lv. 100; hence the mod. járn-hatta, qs. járn-vatta, to lift (a heavy thing) above one’s head, holding it with straight arms, eg járn-hattaði hann.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛅᛏᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dat.: dative.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
qs.: quasi.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Lv.: Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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