Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vetrar-braut

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vetrar-braut

n. a winter-road, in winter time, Sturl. iii. 140, Dipl. ii. 5: cp. Dan. saying, ‘vise en vinter-vejen,’ to shew one the winter-way, i. e. leave one in the cold.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vetrar-braut

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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