Lýti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lýti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 lýti

n. a fault, flaw, deformity, Korm. 18, Grett. 158, Hkr. iii. 64: metaph. disgrace, Grág. ii. 129.

2 lýti

COMPDS: lýtafullr, lýtalauss.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᚢᛏᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Korm.
Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
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