Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Elliði

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 elliði

a, m. a kind of ship with a high poop, Edda (Gl.), Fas. ii. 5; hence Elliða-ey, f. the name of an island, from its resemblance to these old-fashioned ships, Landn., Kb.; Elliði, a, m. a farm, Korm.; Elliða-Grímr, m., pr. name of a man, Landn., Nj.

Similar Words

Ebreskr
EDDA
EDIK
EF
ef-lauss

Runic Inscription

elliði

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pr.: proper.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Kb.: Konungs-bók. (B. I, C. I, etc.)
Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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