Ór-slit

Old Norse Dictionary - ór-slit

Meaning of Old Norse word "ór-slit" in English.

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

ór-slit: n. pl., mod. úr-slít, [slíta úr], a final decision; hann veitti engi órslit. Sturl. i. 149; vóru oss engi órslit veitt, Ísl. ii. 315; ek hefi veitt eigi órslit hingat til um þat mál, Ó. H. 141; ok urðu engi ó. gör af þeim, O. H. l. 95.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

lit.: literally.

mod.: modern.

n.: neuter.

pl.: plural.

Works & Authors cited:

O. H. L.: Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)

Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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