Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spekja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 spekja

ð, [Dan. spæge], to calm, soothe, keep quiet; s. menn sína, Flóv. 26: reflex. to be calmed, muntú þá spekjask, þótt eigi spekisk þú svá brátt, 677. 12; lét setja hann í járn ok hugði at hann mundi spekjask, Fms. vi. 291.

2 spekja

II. þeir er mest eru spaktir (endowed with wisdom) af Guði, Hom. 136.

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Runic Inscription

spekja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
reflex: reflexive.
reflex.: reflexive.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Flóv.: Flóvents Saga. (G. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

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