Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Oliva

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 oliva

u, f., olivu-tré, n., -viðr, m. [for. word], the olive-tree, Stj. 256, 403, 413, 441, Karl. 199, Þiðr. 116. olifa-kvistr, m., Karl. 226, 334.

Similar Words

Ó
Ó-
ó-elja
ó-grynni
ó-hljóð

Runic Inscription

oliva

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
for.: foreign.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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