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Skall

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 skall

or skal, n., qs. skvall, dropping the v, a squall, noise; skal ok kliðr, Mork. 100; menn heyrðu skall mikit ok óp djöfla ok íll læti, Barl. 178.

2 skall

2. plur. sköll, mocking, derision; við sköll þau er Páli þótti gör at sér, Sturl. ii. 46.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

skall

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
opp
opposed to.
plur.
plural.
qs.
quasi.

Works & Authors

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Mork.
Morkinskinna. (E. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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