Snar-ræði

Old Norse Dictionary - snar-ræði

Meaning of Old Norse word "snar-ræði" in English.

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

snar-ræði
n. presence of mind, a dashing-, smart feat. Fms. viii. 392; þetta verk þótti it mesta s., Lv. 110; Gísl (acc.) rak þat til þessa snarræðis, this rash deed, Bs. i. 156.

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

Abbreviations used:

acc.
accusative.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
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