Glósa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Glósa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 glósa

1. u, f. (for. word), a gloss, explanation, Sks. 552, Bs. i. 737: a banter, taunt (Dan. glose), mod.

2 glósa

2. (glósera), að, to explain by a gloss, Bs. i. 737, Sks. 7: to chatter, Fas. ii. 110.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛚᚢᛋᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
for.
foreign.
gl
glossary.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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