Kunnátta

Old Norse Dictionary - kunnátta

Meaning of Old Norse word "kunnátta" in English.

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

kunnátta Old Norse word can mean:

kunnátta: u, f. knowledge, Edda (pref.), Fms. iii. 184, freq. in mod. usage: as also of knowing by heart, þetta er engin kunnátta!—magical knowledge, Eb. 44, Landn. 179.

kunnátta: COMPDS: kunnáttu-lauss, adj. ignorant. kunnáttu-leysi, n. ignorance, Fms. ix. 331.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

freq.: frequent, frequently.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

pref.: preface.

adj.: adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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