Gollr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gollr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 gollr

m. [Old Engl. goll], the talon or claw of a hawk, esp. of artificial kind; in N. G. L. i. 242 a man has to return to the owner a goshawk if found astray with the goll fastened to him, but he may claim landnám, i. e. compensation for damages done on the land.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛚᛚᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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