Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Smætta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 smætta

mod. smækka, smáttka, Sks. 105 new Ed. v. l. [smár]:—to grow small; smækka tekr nú smíði gátu, Gsp., passim in mod. usage; smættisk þá með hans hyski, sundr-þykkjask ok smættask, … smættask allar ættir, Sks. 77 new Ed.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

smætta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
p.: page.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Gsp.: Getspeki Heiðreks. (A. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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