Kómeta

Old Norse Dictionary - kómeta

Meaning of Old Norse word "kómeta" in English.

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

kómeta: u, f. [for. word], a comet, Ann. passim; but in mod. usage, hala-stjarna, q. v.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

for.: foreign.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

q. v.: quod vide.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Ann.: Íslenzkir Annálar. (D. IV.)

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