KÁTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

KÁTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 KÁTR

adj. [Dan. kaad], merry, cheerful, in good spirits, of mood, temper, Eg. 44, 483, Fms. i. 202, vii. 152, 157, 175, ix. 477, Ó. H. 70; all-kátr, in excellent humour, 57; ú-kátr, downcast.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛅᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
ch
chapter.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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