Glita

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Glita

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 glita

að, [Ulf. glitmunjan = στίλβειν, Mark ix. 3; Hel. glitan; O. H. G. glizan]:—to glitter, Fms. viii. 350 (v. l.), ix. 301, Sturl. i. 21 (in a verse); glitar á vápnin, Karl. 254.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛚᛁᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
Hel.: Heliand.
l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
O. H. G.: Old High German.
Ulf.: Ulfilas.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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