Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kunnátta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 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.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

kunnátta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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