Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skellr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skellr

m., pl. skellir, a loud splash; er hann heyrði skellina, the splash of one diving, Fær. 172: a smiting, beating, sá hlaut skellinn er skyldi, Nj. 141; hón skell um hlaut fyrir skillinga, Þkv. 32: rass-s., a flogging behind.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

skellr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pl.: plural.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Þkv.: Þryms-kviða. (A. I.)

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