Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Berlings-áss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 berlings-áss

m. [from Swed. bärling, a pole, bar], a pole; b. þrettán álna langr, Fms. iii. 227, απ. λεγ., l. c., [cp. berling, in Engl. carpentry, the cross rafter of a roof.]

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

berlings-áss

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.
απ. λεγ.: απαξ. λεγόμενον.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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