Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ótta-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 ótta-lauss

adj. fearless, Bret. 24, Fbr. 88, Ó. H. 240; engi hlutr er þá óttalauss á himni eða jörðu, Edda 41: neut. not to be feared, without danger, var þá allt óttalaust. Eg. 371.

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Runic Inscription

ótta-lauss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
neut.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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