Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kalekr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 kalekr

m., Fms. iii. 28, vii. 198, Dipl. ii. 11, Fs. 115, Bs. i. 76; kalíkr, Hom. 139, B. K. 83; mod. kaleikr, the chalice, Matth. xxvi. 27, Mark xiv. 23, Luke xxii. 20, 1 Cor. xi. 24–27, Vídal. passim; see kalkr below.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

kalekr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
pl.: plural.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

B. K.: Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Vídal.: Vídalíns-Postilla.

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