Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Inn-dæli

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 inn-dæli

n.; this and the following word are derived not from inn-, but from ein-, qs. eindæli, eindæll, ease, comfort; skemtan eðr i., Fms. vii. 277; með inndaeli (pleasure) líkams-losta, Hom. 159: mod. delight, charm, mesta inndæli, delightful. inndælis-lega, adv. (-legr, adj.), delightfully.

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Runic Inscription

inn-dæli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
qs.: quasi.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

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