Jótr

Old Norse Dictionary - jótr

Meaning of Old Norse word "jótr" in English.

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

jótr
m., gen. jótrs, Þd. 17, a canine tooth, Edda (Gl.): medic., andlits mein (face disease) þat er menn kalla jótr, similar to gaddr (q. v.) in sheep, Bs. i. 611.

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

Abbreviations used:

gen.
genitive.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
medic.
medicine, medically.
n.
neuter.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Þd.
Þórs-drápa. (A. I.)
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