JÓTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

JÓTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 JÓTR

m., gen. jótrs, Þd. 17, a canine tooth, Edda (Gl.): medic., andlits mein (face disease) þat er menn kalla jótr, similar to gaddr (q. v.) in sheep, Bs. i. 611.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᚢᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gen.
genitive.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
m.
masculine.
medic.
medicinally.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Þd.
Þórs-drápa. (A. I.)
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