ÞYTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

ÞYTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ÞYTR

m. [þjóta], a noise, whistling sound, as of wind, leaves, Edda (Gl.); þær þyt þulu, of the whirling of a mill, Gs. 3: er þungt at heyra þyt smábarna, cries, wailings, Fms. i. 263; vinda gnýr eða vatna þytr, Skúlda; lúðra-þytr, q. v.; íllviðra-þytr.

Runic Inscription

þᚢᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gs.
Grótta-söngr. (A. II.)

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