Á-vita
Old Norse Dictionary - á-vita
Meaning of Old Norse word "á-vita"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- 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.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅ-ᚢᛁᛏᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Andr.
- Andreas Saga. (F. III.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)