Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bol-öx

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bol-öx bol-ǫx

f. [Swed. bolyxa], a pole-axe; in present usage opp. to skaröxi, a carpenter’s axe, Stj. 401. Judg. ix. 48, Fms. ix. 357, Fbr. 179, Thom. 343, Ingv. 24, Vápn.

Orthography

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Similar Words

Runic Inscription

bol-öx

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.
Swed: Swedish.
Swed.: Swedish.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ingv.: Ingvars Saga. (E. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Vápn.: Vápnfirðinga Saga. (D. II.)

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