Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Perla

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 perla

u, f. [Fr. perle: Engl. pearl], a pearl; mitra með perlur, Dipl. iii. 4: kasta perlum fyrir svín, Matth. vii. 6. perlu-knappr, m. a pearl-stud, Vm. 21.

Similar Words

PÁ
pá-fugl
PADDA
páfa-bann
páfa-dómr

Runic Inscription

perla

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
f.: feminine.
Fr: French in etymologies.
Fr.: French in etymologies.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Dipl.: Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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