Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skilinn

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skilinn

adj. [skilja; Scot. skeely], distinct; skilin orð, clear, distinct words, Hm. 135; tala hátt ok snjallt ok skilit, Konr. 56; svá skýrt ok skilit, Bs. ii. 16; til þess at þá verði skilnari frásögnin, Róm. 108; snjallr ok skilinn í öllu framferði, Mar.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skilinn

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
lit: literally.
m.: masculine.
Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)
Konr.: Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)
Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Róm.: Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)

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