Neiss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Neiss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 neiss

adj. [Swed. nes], inglorious, ashamed; neiss er nökkviðr halr, a saying, a naked man is ashamed, Hm. 48, cp. Gen. iii. 10; Norna dóm þú munt fyrr neisum hafa, thou wilt scorn the doom of the Norns, Fm. 11; þeir sendu hann til sömu eyjar nöktan ok neisan, Barl. 62.

Runic Inscription

ᚾᛁᛁᛋᛋ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fm.: Fafnis-mál. (A. II.)
Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)

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