Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Lítil-ræði

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 lítil-ræði

n. smallness of estate, opp. to greatness; nú munu vér ætla oss hóf eptir váru iítilræði, Fagrsk. 134: degradation, en henni þótti sér l. í því at smá-konungar báðu hennar, Fms. vi. 30, x. 283, Al. 133, Karl. 76: a trifle, Al. 153, Finnb. 330.

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Runic Inscription

lítil-ræði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fagrsk.: Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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