Sveittr

Old Norse Dictionary - sveittr

Meaning of Old Norse word "sveittr" in English.

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

sveittr: adj. (or part.), in a steaming heat, Sturl. ii. 217 C, Ísl. ii. 210, Fb. i. 254; kóf-s., löðrandi s.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

l.: line.

part.: participle.

Works & Authors cited:

Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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