Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Makt

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 makt

f. [a for. word, for the genuine form is máttr, q. v.]:—might, power, Bs. i. 773, Clar., and in romances of a later date, freq. in mod. usage, Pass., Vídal. passim.

2 makt

COMPDS: maktarleiki, maktarmaðr.

Similar Words

má
má-skari
Máfa-hlíð
mag-áll
mag-fyllr

Runic Inscription

makt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
for.: foreign.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Clar.: Clarus Saga. (G. II.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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