á-vita

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

á-vita

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 á-vita

adj. ind. in the phrase, verða e-s á., to become aware of, learn, Andr. 623. 80, Fms. x. 171; á. mannvits eðr íþrótta, Sks. 26.

Runic Inscription

ᛅ-ᚢᛁᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.
accusative.
adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
ch
chapter.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pass.
passive, passively.

Works & Authors

Andr.
Andreas Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hom.
Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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