Þing-víti

Old Norse Dictionary - þing-víti

Meaning of Old Norse word "þing-víti"

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

þing-víti
n. a fine for not appearing when summoned, n. G. l. i. 56, Gþl. 21.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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