Blá-lenzkr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Blá-lenzkr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 blá-lenzkr

adj. Ethiopian, from Bláland, n. Ethiopia, Nigritia, and North-west Africa in general; Blálendingar, in. pl. Ethiopians; cp. 625. 625, Al. 51, Rb. 568, Stj. 253, 254.

Runic Inscription

ᛒᛚᛅ-ᛚᛁᚾᛋᚴᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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