Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Miðlan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 miðlan

f. a partaking, sharing with another, Fms. viii. 153; bauð ek fátækum m. míns auðar, Sks. 632: a compromise, göra m. á um e-t, Grett. 104 A. miðlunar-mál, n. pl. a compromise; göra m., Grett. 175 new Ed.; urðu engin m. með þeim, they came to no compromise, Sturl. i. 133.

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Runic Inscription

miðlan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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