Skeyting

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skeyting

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skeyting

f. the conveyance of an estate, see skeyta; kaupa jörð til skeytingar, N. G. L. i. 93, Gþl. 302; skeytingar vitni, N. G. L. i. 223; skeytings-aurar, a fee for the conveyance, D. N. iv. 120, 147, 880.

2 skeyting

2. metaph. heed, care; in the compds, skeytingar-laus, adj. Dan. sködeslös, heedless, reckless; and skeytingar-leysi, n. negligence.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛁᚢᛏᛁᚾᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
n.: neuter.
neg: negative, negatively.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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