Lítil-ræði

Old Norse Dictionary - lítil-ræði

Meaning of Old Norse word "lítil-ræði" in English.

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

lítil-ræði: n. smallness of estate, opp. to greatness; nú munu vér ætla oss hóf eptir váru iítilræði, Fagrsk. 134: degradation, en henni þótti sér l. í því at smá-konungar báðu hennar, Fms. vi. 30, x. 283, Al. 133, Karl. 76: a trifle, Al. 153, Finnb. 330.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

opp.: opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

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

Fagrsk.: Fagrskinna. (K. I.)

Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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