Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sælingr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sælingr

m. a wealthy man (cp. Gr. ὄλβιος), Edda (Gl.), Eb. (in a verse); sælingr, opp. to úgöfgir menn, Hom. (St.): a nickname, Landn.; whence Sælings-dalr, a local name.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sælingr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
Gr.: Greek.
l.: Linnæus.
loc: local, locally.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
opp: opposed to.
opp.: opposed.
opp. to: opposed to.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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