Stytting

Old Norse Dictionary - stytting

Meaning of Old Norse word "stytting"

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

Old Norse word stytting can mean:stytting

stytting
f. a shortening; dægra-s.
stytting
2. shortness, unfriendliness; skilja með styttingi, to part coldly, abruptly, Eb. 106, Fms. iii. 122, Vápn. 26; styttingar fóru í með þeim, their intercourse grew cold, Fms. ix. 329, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.
v. l.
varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Vápn.
Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)
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