Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sann-mæli

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sann-mæli

n. a true speech, truth, Lv. 52, Ó. H. 232; en þá náðisk s. af mörgum mönnum til Ólafs konungs, 227, Bs. ii. 185; unna e-m sannmælis, to give a fair report, Háv. 38.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sann-mæli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
n.: neuter.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Háv.: Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Lv.: Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)

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