Dæsa
Old Norse Dictionary - dæsa
Meaning of Old Norse word "dæsa"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- dæsa
- t, to utter a deep groan, Sturl. ii. 154: reflex. to lose breath from exhaustion, Sks. 231: part. dæstr, exhausted, breathless, Grett. 98.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛏᛅᛋᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- part.
- participle.
- reflex.
- retlexive.
Works & Authors cited:
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
- Sturl.
- Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)