LÖGG

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

LÖGG

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 LÖGG

f., gen. löggvar, Edda ii. 100 (in a verse); in mod. usage laggar; [Scot. leggin; Engl. ledge]:—the ledge or rim at the bottom of a cask, Grág. i. 501, freq. in mod. usage: also of the inside of a cask, það er dálítið eptir í lögginni.

2 LÖGG

2. a mark on sheep, a small square piece cut out of the side of the ear.

3 LÖGG

COMPDS: löggbrotinn, löggstokkinn.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᚢᚴᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
gen.: genitive.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

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