Ein-vala

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ein-vala

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 ein-vala

adj. ind. chosen, excellent (Lat. egregius); e. kappi, a great champion, Stj. 512: e. ker, a chosen vessel, of a saint, Orkn. 226, Bs. ii. 148; e. lið, chosen, picked troops, Fær. 79, Stj. 480; e. maðr, a choice man, Blas. 37; e. riddari, a fine horseman, Stj. 450.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᛁᚾ-ᚢᛅᛚᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
Lat: Latin.
Lat.: Latin.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Blas.: Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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