Rétt-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary - rétt-leitr

Meaning of Old Norse word "rétt-leitr"

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

rétt-leitr
adj. of regular lineaments, of the face, Fms. vi. 232, Eb. 42, Hrafn. 13, Bs. i. 312, 641, O. H. L. 22.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
O. H. L.
Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
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