Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ýja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 ýja

pret. úði, this is prob. the older form for úa, q. v. [vía may be a kindred word, vi = y]:—to swarm; hvert vatn úði af fiskum, Eg. 134 (v. l.), and in mod. usage.

Similar Words

ý-bogi
ý-drótt
ybbask
ybbinn
YDDA

Runic Inscription

ýja

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
pret.: preterite.
prob: probable, probably.
prob.: probable, probably.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

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