Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lengd

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 lengd

f. [langr], length of space and time, Bret. 32, Stj. 74, Fms. viii. 88, Eg. 318, Alg. 372, Barl. 165:—gramm., Skálda 175: lengthening, Sks. 119.

2 lengd

2. adverb. phrases, til lengdar, long, for a long time; alls til lengdar, too long, Karl. 227; í bráð ok lengdar (mod. í bráð og lengd), for now and hereafter, Fms. vii. 88; þegar til lengdar lætr, in the long run; á-lengdar, afar off.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

lengd

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adverb.: adverbially.
f.: feminine.
gramm.: grammar.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.

Works & Authors

Alg.: Algorismus. (H. III.)
Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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