Á-leitni

Old Norse Dictionary - á-leitni

Meaning of Old Norse word "á-leitni" in English.

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

á-leitni
f. a pettish disposition, Fms. vii. 165, Sturl. ii. 228, Fs. 8; eigi fyrir á. sakar heldr góðvilja, Al. 129, 153; spott Þórðar ok á., invectives, Bjarn. 3, Joh. 623. 19.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bjarn.
Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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