Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Leið-rétta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 leið-rétta

1. t, to put right, mend, correct, redress, Glúm. 341, Fas. i. 512, Bs. i. 142, K. Á. 66: reflex. to mend oneself, be mended, Stj. 117, Sks. 608, Rb. 3, Greg. 47: passim in mod. usage.

2 leið-rétta

2. u, f. an amending, putting right, K. Á. 226: redress, Sturl. i. 73.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

leið-rétta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Glúm.: Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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