Skamtr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skamtr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skamtr

m. [cp. Engl. scant], a share, portion; setja e-m skamt, Róm. 132; skornum skamti, in short measure, scantily, Nikdr. 68; þá hefir hann skamt logit á hendr sér, N. G. L. i. 73.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛅᛘᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Róm.: Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)

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