Eitr

Old Norse Dictionary - eitr

Meaning of Old Norse word "eitr" in English.

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

eitr: n., gen. eitrs, [A. S. âtor; O. H. G. eitar; Dan. ædder; Old Engl. atter-cop; the spider is in A. S. âtor-coppa, whence Dan. ædder-kop = cup of poison]:—poison, Bær. 15, FmS. vi. 166, viii. 303, Edda 155 (pref.), Al. 49, FaS. i. 522 (in a verse).

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Dan.: Danish.

Engl.: English.

f.: feminine.

gen.: genitive.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

O. H. G.: Old High German.

pref.: preface.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Bær.: Bærings Saga. (G. II.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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