Kvelling

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kvelling

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kvelling

f. [perhaps akin to keli-, q. v., cp. also kvilli], ailment, ailing, Post. 210, Grett. (in a verse). kvellinga-samr, adj. ailing, valetudinarian, Eg. 126, Sturl. ii. 53.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛁᛚᛚᛁᚾᚴ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
p.: page.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Post.: Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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