Heit

Old Icelandic Dictionary - heit

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "heit" in English.

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

heit Old Icelandic word can mean:

heit
n.
heit
1) solemn promise, vow; efla (stofna, festa) heit, to make a vow; strengja e-s ~, to make a solemn vow;
heit
2) pl. threats (hann stóð undir heitum ok illyrðum).

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚼᛁᛁᛏ

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
e-s
einhvers.
pl.
plural.

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