Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Olifant

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 olifant

m. [for. word; Gr. ἐλέφας; Old Engl. olifaunt], the unicorn, Karl. 386:—the name of a trumpet, Karl., l. c.; skaptið var af olifant-horni, ivory? Karl. 369.

Similar Words

Ó
Ó-
ó-elja
ó-grynni
ó-hljóð

Runic Inscription

olifant

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
for.: foreign.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
Gr.: Greek.
l.: Linnæus.
l. c.: loco citato.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)

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