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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hola

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 hola

1. u, f. a hole, Fms. viii. 39, Gullþ. 22, Bs. i. 329, Sks. 148; botn-hola, q. v.; jarð-hola, an earth-hole; moldar-hola, músar-hola.

2 hola

2. að, to make hollow, Al. 168, Mar. freq.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

hola

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Gullþ.
Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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