Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Innan-vátr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 innan-vátr

adj. ‘in wet;’ hafa innanvátt, a naut. term, to have the sea washing over, Fær. 256; þeir fengu mjök innanvátt, they had a wet passage, Háv. 48.

Similar Words

í-beiskr
í-bjúgr
í-blár
í-blástr
í-boginn

Runic Inscription

innan-vátr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
naut.: nautical.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Háv.: Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)

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