Bak-sletta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bak-sletta

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 bak-sletta

u, f. and bakslettr, m., Al. 27, 44; acc. pl. bakslettu, 90: milit. an attack in rear, Fms. viii. 319, ix. 357: drawback, at rétta þann bakslett, Al. l. c.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛅᚴ-ᛋᛚᛁᛏᛏᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

acc.: accusative.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
lit: literally.
lit.: literally.
m.: masculine.
milit.: military.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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