Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dugnaðr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 dugnaðr

ar, m. doughtiness, valour, aid, assistance; biðja e-n sér dugnaðar, to ask one’s help, 655 v. 1, Ísl. ii. 262, 293; veita e-m dugnað, to give help to one, Fms. v. 259: skyrtunnar d., the virtue of the kirtle, Fas. iii. 441: in pl., Greg.

2 dugnaðr

COMPDS: dugnaðarmaðr, dugnaðarstigr.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

dugnaðr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pl.: plural.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)

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