Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vatta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 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.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vatta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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