Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skjalda

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 skjalda

1. að, to enclose in a fence of shields, Fms. x. 78; skip skjaldat með stöfnum, viii. 233; al-skjaldaðr, of a ship, Landn. 156 (see skjöldr): skjaldaðr, shielded, of a person, Fær. 81, Bb. i. 204, Karl. 377.

2 skjalda

2. u, f. a particoloured cow, Ísl. Þjóðs.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skjalda

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
n.: neuter.
part: participle.

Works & Authors

Bb.: Búnaðar-bálkr.
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ísl. Þjóðs.: Íslenzkar Þjóðsögur.
Karl.: Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Landn.: Landnáma. (D. I.)

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