Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vægr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 vægr

adj. balancing, of scales; þær skálar sýndusk honum svá vægar (the scales so nicely balanced), at ef eitt lítið hár væri þar lagt í, at þó mundu þær eptir láta, Sks. 643 B; of-vægr, over-weighing, overwhelming; of-vægr manna missir, Bs. i. 142; ofvægr herr, Ó. H. 242.

2 vægr

2. lenient, merciful; vægr, opp. to harðr, exacting, freq. in mod. usage.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

vægr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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