Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Dægra-tal

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 dægra-tal

n. ‘day-tale,’ calculation of time, Rb. 488: sam-dægris (sam-dœgnis, O. H. L. 86), adv. the same day; also sam-dægrs: jafn-dægr or jafn-dægri, equinoctial time.

Similar Words

dá
dá-
dá-fallegr
dá-la
dá-leikar

Runic Inscription

dægra-tal

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

O. H. L.: Ólafs Saga Helga Legendaria. (E. I.)
Rb.: Rímbegla. (H. III.)

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