Bíldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bíldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 bíldr

m., and bílda, u, f. an axe, Edda (Gl.); an instrument for bleeding: bíld-spor, n. a scar as from a b., Bs. i. 367.

2 bíldr

2. a sheep witb spotted cheeks: bíld-óttr, adj. (sheep) spotted on the cheeks, Rd. 240.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛁᛚᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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