Lítil-ræði

Old Norse Dictionary - lítil-ræði

Meaning of Old Norse word "lítil-ræði"

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

lítil-ræði
n. smallness of estate, opp. to greatness; nú munu vér ætla oss hóf eptir váru iítilræði, Fagrsk. 134: degradation, en henni þótti sér l. í því at smá-konungar báðu hennar, Fms. vi. 30, x. 283, Al. 133, Karl. 76: a trifle, Al. 153, Finnb. 330.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Fagrsk.
Fagrskinna. (K. I.)
Finnb.
Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
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