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Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Heilsan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry
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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 heilsan

f. [Dan. hilsen], greeting, salutation, Fb. iii. 309, Fbr. 62, Hkr. iii. 79, Bs. i. 755.

2 heilsan

COMPDS: heilsanarkveðja, heilsanarorð.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

heilsan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)

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