Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Tigull

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 tigull

(proncd. tígull), m. = tígl, q. v.

2 tigull

2. metaph. any tile-formed thing, a square: in cards, the diamond (Dan. ruder), tigul-myndaðr, tile-shaped; the deigul-mór (q. v.) is a corruption from tígul-mór = ‘tile-clay.’

Similar Words

TÁ
tá-hreinn
tá-járn
tá-meyra
tá-tilja

Runic Inscription

tigull

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan: Danish.
Dan.: Danish.
gl: glossary.
m.: masculine.
metaph.: metaphor, metaphorical.
n.: neuter.
proncd.: pronounced.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.