Of-ljóst

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Of-ljóst

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 of-ljóst

n. adj. a metrical term, a pun, equivocation in poetry; þessi orðtök hafa menn til at yrkja fólgit, ok er þat kallat ofljóst, Edda 110, Skálda 183, 189.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᚠ-ᛚᛁᚢᛋᛏ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)

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