Kringlóttr

Old Norse Dictionary - kringlóttr

Meaning of Old Norse word "kringlóttr"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

kringlóttr
adj. round, circular; hón (the earth) er kringlótt, Edda (pref.); tún kringlótt, Fms. vii. 97; hver kringlóttan, Stj. 564; k. gluggr, Sturl. iii. 186, Vm. 98; kringlótt hásæti, Bær. 6.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᚱᛁᚾᚴᛚᚢᛏᛏᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pref.
preface.

Works & Authors cited:

Bær.
Bærings Saga. (G. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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