Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Gollr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 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.

Similar Words

GÁ
gá-lausliga
gá-lausligr
gá-lauss
gá-leysi

Runic Inscription

gollr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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