Of-ljóst

Old Norse Dictionary - of-ljóst

Meaning of Old Norse word "of-ljóst" in English.

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

of-ljóst
n. adj. a metrical term, a pun, equivocation in poetry; þessi orðtök hafa menn til at yrkja fólgit, ok er þat kallat ofljóst, Edda 110, Skálda 183, 189.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
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