Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Meiðzl

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 meiðzl

or meizl, mod. meiðsli, n., mostly in pl. bodily hurts, injuries, mutilation. Sturl. ii. 181, Korm. 216, Fms. vii. 185 (v. l.), Bs. i. 530; meizla-högg, -sár, Fas. i. 331, iii. 33; meizla-laust, Fms. ii. 276.

Similar Words

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

Runic Inscription

meiðzl

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Korm.: Kormaks Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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