Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Nóti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 nóti

a, m. a note; merking eðr nóti, Skálda: notes in music, með inum fegrstum nótum, Str. 14, 6l.

2 nóti

II. a match, equal; séð hefi ek marga Íslenzka menn en öngan hans nóta, Nj. 121; vér fám eigi hans nóta í fræðum ok íþróttum, Fms. v. 335; engi riddari er hans nóti í turniment, Karl. 36, freq. in mod. usage.

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Runic Inscription

nóti

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Str.: Strengleikar. (G. II.)

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