Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lista

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lista

u, f., mod. listi, a, m. [A. S. and Engl. list], a list, a carpenter’s term, as also the list, selvage, border of cloth; spengr ok listur, Stj. 563; ok gyldar listur á, Eb. 226, Al. 35 (of a shield).

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lista

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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