Glapp

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Glapp

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 glapp

n., pl. glöpp, only in the phrase, höppum og glöppum, by ‘haps and gaps,’ by haphazard; and in compds, glappa-skot, n. as a law term, a chance shot, a mishap (shooting one inadvertently), N. G. L. i. 157, cp. § 27:—in mod. usage, a blunder, slip: glappa-verk, n. accidental mischief done, Fs. 160.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛚᛅᛒᛒ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
ch: chapter.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
gl: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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