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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

álma

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 definitions

1 álma

u, f., gener. a prong, fluke of an anchor, or the like, as cognom., Fms. v. 63:—properly perh. a branch of an elm.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

álma

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "álma" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
cognom.
cognomen.
f.
feminine.
gener.
generally.
m.
masculine.
nom.
nominative.
perh.
perhaps.
prop
properly.
s. v.
sub verbo.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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