Dæsa

Old Norse Dictionary - dæsa

Meaning of Old Norse word "dæsa" in English.

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

dæsa
t, to utter a deep groan, Sturl. ii. 154: reflex. to lose breath from exhaustion, Sks. 231: part. dæstr, exhausted, breathless, Grett. 98.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
part.
participle.
reflex.
retlexive.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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