LIT

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

LIT

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 LIT

n. [A. S. and Hel. wlite, Ulf. wlits, = πρόσωπον], a glance; a απ. λεγ., augu heita lit, Edda 109; but found in compds, aug-lit, and-lit.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᛁᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
Hel.
Heliand.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
lit.
literally.
n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.
Ulf.
Ulfilas.
απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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