Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lit-klæði

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lit-klæði

n. pl. coloured, chequered clothes, as opp. to the plain black dress, which was the genuine costume of the old Norsemen, Ld. 194, 294, Nj. 70, Ísl. ii. 335, Grett. 134, Eb. 200, Fs. 51.

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lit-klæði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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