Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lægr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lægr

adj., only in compds, gras-lægr (q. v.), or in neut. in the phrase, eiga lægt (at kirkju), to have a right to be buried, K. Þ. K. 18, 34: in the phrase, var þá lægt viðr, at …, it was on the point of … (cp. lá við), Stj. 479.

Similar Words

LÁ
lá-deyða
lá-garðr
Lá-land
labba

Runic Inscription

lægr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
neut.: neuter.
p.: page.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

K. Þ. K.: Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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