Steytr

Old Norse Dictionary - steytr

Meaning of Old Norse word "steytr" in English.

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

steytr
m. [Dan. stöd], a capsize; fá úhagligan steyt, Bs. ii. 129; hón (the wave) horfði á þvert skipit ok ógnaði hræðiligan steyt, 50.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
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