Flekk-óttr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Flekk-óttr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 flekk-óttr

adj. flecked, spotted, of sheep, dogs, cattle (skjóttr, of horses), Stj. 98, 177, 178, Rb. 354; flekkótt hekla, Landn. 319, v. l.; rauð-f., svart-f., blá-f., etc., red-, black-, blue-flecked, etc.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛚᛁᚴᚴ-ᚢᛏᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
etc.: et cetera.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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