Skella

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skella

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skella

u, f. a rattle for scaring horses; skaka skellu, Grág. i. 441.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛁᛚᛚᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.
pl.
plural.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Am.
Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Dropl.
Droplaugar-sona Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fb.
Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hbl.
Harbarðs-ljóð. (A. I.)
Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Merl.
Merlinus Spa. (A. III.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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