Niðr-leitr

Old Norse Dictionary - niðr-leitr

Meaning of Old Norse word "niðr-leitr" in English.

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

niðr-leitr
adj. down-looking, Stj. 20, 71, Karl. 553.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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