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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Stytta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 stytta

1. u, f., in styttu-band, n. a band to hold up a woman’s dress.

2 stytta

2. u, f. [Dan. stötte], a column, (mod.)
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

stytta

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
metaph.
metaphor, metaphorical.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Vápn.
Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)

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