Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skjald-bálkr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skjald-bálkr

m. (N. G. L. i. 84), and skjald-þili, n. (should be spelt skjal-, not skjald-, from skilja, not from skjöldr?), [Norse skjel-tile]:—a wooden partition-wall, Eg. 90, 233, 235, Fms. v. 338, viii. 172, Grett. 98 A, Orkn. 110, N. G. L. ii. 245 (skjælldili).

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skjald-bálkr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

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