Prett-víss

Old Norse Dictionary - prett-víss

Meaning of Old Norse word "prett-víss" in English.

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

prett-víss
adj. tricky, wily, Fas. i. 77, Bær. 16, Barl. 24, 150.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛒᚱᛁᛏᛏ-ᚢᛁᛋᛋ
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:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Bær.
Bærings Saga. (G. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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