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Gletta

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 gletta

1. u, f. banter, Fms. iii. 9, x. 141, Sturl. i. 69.

2 gletta

2. u, f., or glettun, f. banter, raillery, Fms. ii. 9, Sturl. i. 69. glettu-atsókn, f. a feint or ruse to provoke the enemy to attack, Fms. x. 141.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

gletta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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