Elrir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Elrir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 elrir

m., and elri, n. the alder-tree, Lat. alnus, A. S. alor, aler, Germ. erle, Edda (Gl.), Ó. H. 250, Fbr. 10.

Runic Inscription

ᛁᛚᚱᛁᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
l.
Linnæus.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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