Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Slægð

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 slægð

i. e. slœgð, f. slyness, cunning, Nj. 241, Edda 18, Fms. i. 215, 221, x. 269, Stj. 366, Barl. 103, 175; lastar hann Loka með slægð sína ok vélar, Clem. passim. slægðar-maðr, m. a sly fellow, 655 iii. 2.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

slægð

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Clem.: Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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