Gnat

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gnat

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gnat

n. a clash (of weapons), Höfuðl.; the Engl. gnat is so called from the sound of its wings.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚾᛅᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Höfuðl.
Höfuðlausn. (A. III.)
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