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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Elrir

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

1 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.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

elrir

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

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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