Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mál-semd

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mál-semd

f. language; Þórði líkaði ílla hennar málsemdir, Bjarn. 68; finnask mönnum orð um lið þeirra ok um málsemd (speech, eloquence) Þorgríms ok um skörungskap hans, Gísl. 93, (málsenda, q. v., 11, l. c.)

Similar Words

má
má-skari
Máfa-hlíð
mag-áll
mag-fyllr

Runic Inscription

mál-semd

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
n.: neuter.
q. v.: quod vide.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bjarn.: Bjarnar Saga. (D. II.)
Gísl.: Gísla Saga. (D. II.)

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