Old Norse Dictionary Entry

þokkr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 þokkr

1. adj. = þekkr; in er at mér þokkt þjóða sinni, Stor.

2 þokkr

2. m. a mood, = þóttr, q. v.; í föstum þokk, in surly mood, Stor.; væri betr at ek þegða þokks, þat hefir hverr er verðr er loks, I had better not speak my mind, Mkv.

Similar Words

þá
þá-fjall
þá-gi
þá-leiðis
þá-mikill

Runic Inscription

þokkr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
m.: masculine.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Mkv.: Málshátta-kvæði. (A. III.)
Stor.: Sona-torrek. (A. III.)

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