Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kvísla

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 kvísla

að, to branch; k. saman, Bs. i. 314: but esp. dep. kvíslask, to branch out, of a tree, lineage, stream, etc., Fms. v. 347, Fs. 146, Sks. 441, 609.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

kvísla

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
dep.: deponent.
esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
etc.: et cetera.
p.: page.
s. v.: sub verbo.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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