Land-skjálfti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Land-skjálfti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 land-skjálfti

a, m. an earthquake, Edda 40 (the mythical origin of the earthquake), Sks. 142, Greg. 49, MS. 655 xxvii. 22 spelt land-skylpi.

Runic Inscription

ᛚᛅᚾᛏ-ᛋᚴᛁᛅᛚᚠᛏᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
orig
original, originally.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
View All Sources
Back to Letter L
Back to Homepage

About

Old Norse Dictionary project aims to provide a comprehensive searchable dictionary based on the legendary Cleasby-Vigfusson work.

It includes abbreviations, works & authors, and authentic runic inscriptions.

Support

Quick Links

Copyright © 2025 Old Norse Dictionary
"Fornjóts synir eru á landi komnir"