Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skeyting

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 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.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skeyting

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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