Spranga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spranga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 spranga

að, to walk sprightly, Úlf. 11. 50; spratt hann upp frá spaðs rétt og sprangaði út á húsgang, Stef. Ól.; þá skal bera til sýnis þat klókasta smáþing sem hvers hjákona hefir sprangat, Thom. 301.

2 spranga

2. to braid lace; part., sprangaðr dúkr, laced, Ám. 46, Vm. 21; dúkr sprangaðr ok annarr glitaðr, 40; altaris-dúkr sprangaðr, 52; lectara-dúkr s., 119, D. N.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᛒᚱᛅᚾᚴᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
gl
glossary.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
m.
masculine.
part
participle.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Stef. Ól.
Stefán Ólafsson.
Úlf.
Úlfars-rímur.
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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