Old Norse Dictionary Entry

MÖL

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 MÖL

f., gen. malar [mala], pebbles, worn stones, i. e. the bed of pebbles on the beach or in a river; annat liðit stóð niðri á mölinni, Fms. x. 138; Flosi var uppi a mölinni, er hann sá þetta, Grett. 89; eru þeir nú kasaðir þar í mölinni, Fs. 175; glymja við möl, Þd.; þar var brúk ok möl fyrir ofan, Sturl. ii. 69, passim in mod. usage: poët., haukstrandar möl = gems, Höfuðl.

2 MÖL

COMPDS: malargrjót, malarkambr.

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Runic Inscription

MÖL

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
gen.: genitive.
gl: glossary.
i. e.: id est.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
poët.: poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Höfuðl.: Höfuðlausn. (A. III.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Þd.: Þórs-drápa. (A. I.)

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