Glæpask

Old Norse Dictionary - glæpask

Meaning of Old Norse word "glæpask" in English.

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

glæpask: t, dep. to transgress, do foolishly, Stj. 454, 577, Greg. 38: the phrase, g. á e-u, to do amiss in a thing, Stj. 469: mod. to make a foolish bargain, buy a pig in a poke.

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

Abbreviations used:

dep.: deponent.

mod.: modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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