Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bók-mál

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bók-mál

n. the book language, learned language, i. e. Latin, Hom. 138: en at bókmáli (in Latin) verða öll hundruð tíræð, Sks. 57, Rb. 54, 516; Heilagt b., the Holy Scriptures, Str.; blót þau sem fyrirboðin eru at bókmáli, i. e. in the canon of the church, N. G. L. i. 351.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

bók-mál

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
i. e.: id est.
Lat: Latin.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Str.: Strengleikar. (G. II.)

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