Vitneskja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vitneskja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 vitneskja

u, f. a sign, signal; reisa upp háfa stöng til vitneskju, Al. 88; kvað þat vera myndu góða vitneskju (a good sign) er svá hafði at borizk, Ó. H. 26.

2 vitneskja

2. intelligence, information; hafa vitneskju af e-u, to be aware of a fact.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛁᛏᚾᛁᛋᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

act.
active.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"