Betra
Old Norse Dictionary - betra
Meaning of Old Norse word "betra"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- betra
- að, to better, improve, Ld. 106; betrask, to become better, Fms. iii. 160: impers., ef eigi betraðist um, Rd. 277; þeir sögðu, at konungi betraðist mjök, that the king was much better, Fms. ix. 215.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛒᛁᛏᚱᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- impers.
- impersonal.
- pers.
- person.
Works & Authors cited:
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
- Rd.
- Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)