Nasa-vit

Old Norse Dictionary - nasa-vit

Meaning of Old Norse word "nasa-vit" in English.

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

nasa-vit
n. the sense of scent, Mar.: metaph. of superficial knowledge.

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

Abbreviations used:

metaph.
metaphorical, metaphorically.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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