Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spá-saga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 spá-saga

u, f. a ‘spae-word,’ prophecy; nú kom fram spásagan Gests, Ld. 286, Sturl. ii. 78: plur., góðar þykkja mér spásögur þínar, Nj. 146; þessi s. er nú fram komin á várum dögum, Fms. viii. 240, Al. 65.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
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SAFI
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Runic Inscription

spá-saga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
plur.: plural.
prop: properly.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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