Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kass

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kass

m., mod. kassi, a, m. a case, large box, Stj. 253, 357, v. l.; kasta kössunum, to take to the heels, run, Fms. viii. 421, v. l.; komi þér eigi þeim kassa á mik, you shan’t lay this box on my back, Grett. 127: a fishing case, ker ok kassa, D. N. ii. 35; kassa-fiski, fishing with creels, (mod. silunga-kista, laxa-kista), D. N.

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Runic Inscription

kass

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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