Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bók-fell

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bók-fell

n. [A. S. bôcfell], ‘book-skin,’ parchment, vellum, Skálda 165, Vm. 12, Dipl. v. 18: an A. S. word, as writing materials were imported from abroad.

Similar Words

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BAGALL

Runic Inscription

bók-fell

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
S.: South, Southern.
v.: vide, verb.
vellum: vellum.

Works & Authors

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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