Sættir

Old Norse Dictionary - sættir

Meaning of Old Norse word "sættir" in English.

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

sættir
m. a peace-maker, reconciler; engi var hann s. manna (manna sættir C), Sturl. ii. 39; er Týr ekki kallaðr s. manna, Edda 17; garðr er granna sættir, a law saying, N. G. l. i. 40.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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