Loddari

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Loddari

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 loddari

a, m. [Engl. loiterer; O. H. G. lottir; mid. H. G. loter]:—a juggler, jester, tramp, a word of abuse, Konr. 42, Þiðr. 140, Pr. 403. loddara-skapr, m. the behaviour of a loddari.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᚢᛏᛏᛅᚱᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
id.: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mid. H. G.: Middle High German.
O. H. G.: Old High German.

Works & Authors

Konr.: Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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