Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hald-kvæmr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 hald-kvæmr

and assimilated hall-kvæmr, Nj. 265, Fas. ii. 240, Sks. 505; or hall-kœmr, 380, 505 B, [cp. koma at haldi], adj. fit, meet, convenient, Hom. 141, Sturl. i. 45, Fms. ii. 261, Grett. 106 A.

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Runic Inscription

hald-kvæmr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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