Mát

Old Norse Dictionary - mát

Meaning of Old Norse word "mát" in English.

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

mát Old Norse word can mean:

mát: 1. n. [meta], moderation, Pass. 30. 13.

mát: 2. n. check-mate, Vígl. 31, Fas. i. 443, Mag.: various kinds of mate are peð-mát, gleiðar-mát, fretsterts-mát, hróks-mát, heima-mát.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.: neuter.

gl.: glossary.

l.: line.

Works & Authors cited:

Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

Mag.: Magus Saga. (G. II.)

Vígl.: Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)

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