Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spekt

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 spekt

older form spekð = speki, quietness, peace; gæta e- með spekt, Sks. 126; spekðar ok hógværis, Fms. x. 408; spektar-maðr, a peace-loving man, K. Á. 48.

2 spekt

2. wisdom, Sks. 294, Fms. i. 117, vi. 144; miklaði hann spektina, svá at þeir skildu alla hluti, Edda (pret.); spektar-andi, the spirit of wisdom, Stj. 348; spektar brunnr, Sks. 604; spektar gyðja, Al. 42; spektar ljós. Greg. 30; spektar íþrótt, Al. 42; spektar manr, komask á spektar mun við e-n, to outwit, Lv. 49; spektar nám. Sks. 15; spektar mál, wise words, Fb. ii. 249, Mirm.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

spekt

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pret.: preterite.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Lv.: Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Mirm.: Mirmants Saga. (G. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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