Hola

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hola

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚼᚢᛚᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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