Old Norse Dictionary Entry

MIST

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 MIST

f. one of the weird sisters or Valkyriur of the heathen age, Gm., Edda (Gl.); prob. akin to the neut. mistr (q. v.), as is to be inferred from mistar-marr, the mist-sea = the clouds, the airy region, Hkv. 1. 46.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

MIST

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
neut.: neuter.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Gm.: Grímnis-mál. (A. I.)
Hkv.: Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)

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