Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sið-læti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sið-læti

n. good manners, morality, good behaviour, = siðferði, Mar.; þá lærða menn er miðr gættu siðlætis, Bs. i. 102, Greg. 41: with reference to religion, Kristiligt s., Fms. ii. 200, Bs. i. 42.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

sið-læti

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

lit: literally.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

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