Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lustr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lustr

m. [Scot. leister], a cudgel, prop. a salmon-spear = ljóstr, q. v.; hann hafði trélurk mikinn um öxl ok ekki vápn annat—þá mælti Özurr, hvar eru vápn þín? annan veg er at berjask við Erling jarl en at þreskja korn, þar má vel hafa lust til, Fms. viii. 96.

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lustr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
p.: page.
prop: properly.
prop.: properly.
q. v.: quod vide.
Scot.: Scottish.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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