Kátr
Old Norse Dictionary - kátr
Meaning of Old Norse word "kátr"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- kátr
- adj. [Dan. kaad], merry, cheerful, in good spirits, of mood, temper, Eg. 44, 483, Fms. i. 202, vii. 152, 157, 175, ix. 477, Ó. H. 70; all-kátr, in excellent humour, 57; ú-kátr, downcast.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛏᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- Dan.
- Danish.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Ó. H.
- Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)