Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Nauðga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 nauðga

að, [nauðigr], to compel, force, 625. 71: with dat., n. e-m til e-s, nauðga mönnum til blóta, 65, Fms. i. 129, xi. 181, Nj. 134; n. e-m til sagna, Fb. 46 new Ed.:—to ravish, Lat. violare, K. Á. 214.

2 nauðga

II. reflex. to be compelled, Fms. xi. 432; fyrir því nauðgumk ek til, I am compelled, 580 A. 2.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

nauðga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

dat.: dative.
Lat: Latin.
Lat.: Latin.
n.: neuter.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.

Works & Authors

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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