Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Mæli-

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 mæli-

in compds, mæli-askr, m., -ker, -kerald, n. a measure, vessel, N. T., Matth. v. 15, Stj. 293, Gþl. 524: mæli-hlass, n. a measured cartload, Rd. 232, Ám. 60.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

mæli-

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
N. T.: New Testament.
Rd.: Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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