Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Jarð-lús

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 jarð-lús

f. an ‘earth-louse,’ pediculus calcareus (Mohr), or rather a kind of beetle, cp. A. S. earðwicge, Engl. earwig: used in contempt, munu jarðlýsnar, synir Gríms, verða mér at bana? Landn. 146.

Similar Words

já
já-eiðr
já-kvæða
já-kvæði
já-kvæðr

Runic Inscription

jarð-lús

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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