Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Glettask

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 glettask

tt, dep. to banter, rail against one; g. við e-n, Fms. ii. 180, Fær. 51, Grett. 101 A: milit. to taunt, provoke the enemy, Fms. vi. 151, viii. 49, 405.

Similar Words

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gá-lausliga
gá-lausligr
gá-lauss
gá-leysi

Runic Inscription

glettask

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dep.: deponent.
lit: literally.
lit.: literally.
milit.: military.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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