Al-vitr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Al-vitr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 al-vitr

adj. all-wise, now partic. used of God, Clem. 33; superl. alvitrastr, of greatest wisdom, used of a man of science, Sturl. i. 167. MS. Brit. Mus. 1127.

Runic Inscription

ᛅᛚ-ᚢᛁᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
Brit. Mus.: British Museum.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
part: participle.
partic.: particularly.
S.: South, Southern.
superl.: superlative.

Works & Authors

Clem.: Clements Saga. (F. III.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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