Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kvelling

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 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.

Similar Words

KÁ
ká-beinn
ká-vísi
ká-víslega
ká-vísligr

Runic Inscription

kvelling

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

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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