Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Hæli

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 hæli

n. a shelter, refuge; leita sér hælis, eiga hæli, Fms. i. 210, vi. 74, xi. 367, Eg. 139, Barl. 118, Rd. 258. hælis-lauss, adj. homeless, helpless.

Similar Words

há
há-altari
há-bakki
há-band
há-beinn

Runic Inscription

hæli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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