Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sviði

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sviði

a, m. a burn, the smart from burning; þola sár ok sviða, Edda; sviða ok þrota, Ld. 252; sviðar ok hitar, Bs. i. 182. sviða-lauss, adj. free from burning pains, Bs. i. 182; brjóst-sviði, heart-burn.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sviði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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