Spekt

Old Norse Dictionary - spekt

Meaning of Old Norse word "spekt" in English.

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

spekt Old Norse word can mean:

spekt: older form spekð = speki, quietness, peace; gæta e- með spekt, Sks. 126; spekðar ok hógværis, Fms. x. 408; spektar-maðr, a peace-loving man, K. Á. 48.

spekt: 2. wisdom, Sks. 294, Fms. i. 117, vi. 144; miklaði hann spektina, svá at þeir skildu alla hluti, Edda (pret.); spektar-andi, the spirit of wisdom, Stj. 348; spektar brunnr, Sks. 604; spektar gyðja, Al. 42; spektar ljós. Greg. 30; spektar íþrótt, Al. 42; spektar manr, komask á spektar mun við e-n, to outwit, Lv. 49; spektar nám. Sks. 15; spektar mál, wise words, Fb. ii. 249, Mirm.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

pret.: preterite.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

K. Á.: Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)

Lv.: Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)

Mirm.: Mirmants Saga. (G. II.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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