Kunnátta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kunnátta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kunnátta

u, f. knowledge, Edda (pref.), Fms. iii. 184, freq. in mod. usage: as also of knowing by heart, þetta er engin kunnátta!—magical knowledge, Eb. 44, Landn. 179.

2 kunnátta

COMPDS: kunnáttu-lauss, adj. ignorant. kunnáttu-leysi, n. ignorance, Fms. ix. 331.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᚾᚾᛅᛏᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
pref.: preface.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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