Lykt

Old Norse Dictionary - lykt

Meaning of Old Norse word "lykt"

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

Old Norse word lykt can mean:lykt

lykt
1. f. [lúka], chiefly used in plur. the end, conclusion, Fms. vii. 187, x. 253, xi. 82, 217, 326, Eg. 733: adverb., at lyktum, and til lykta, at last, finally, Nj. 99, Eg. 196, Fms. vii. 232, 278, x. 409. lykta-lauss, adj. endless, Barl. 142.
lykt
2. f. [Dan. lugt], a smell, Gd. 73; ó-lykt, a bad smell. lyktar-lauss, adj. without smell.
lykt
3. f. [Dan. lögte], a lantern, Bs. ii. 257.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
adverb.
adverbially.
f.
feminine.
l.
line.
plur.
plural.
Dan.
Danish.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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