Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skor-bíldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 skor-bíldr

m. a score-axe, Km. (for skeribíldr); in the phrase, skor-bíldar ganga í e-u, the axe has been shaving off much, i. e. we have had great losses, Ld. 60.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skor-bíldr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
i. e.: id est.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Km.: Kráku-mál. (A. III.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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