Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Leiðindi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 leiðindi

n. pl. loathing, Stj. 49, Hom. 9: an unpleasant thing, en biðja ekki griða sér, svá at Þórði væri leiðindi í því, Sturl. iii. 39: an uneasy feeling, líkams krásir göra seði ok leiðindi, Greg. 28; leggja leiðindi á við e-n, to take a dislike to a person, Korm. 132, Pr. 225: in mod. usage, irksomeness, tiresomeness.

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Runic Inscription

leiðindi

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "leiðindi" 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.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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