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Skval

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1 skval

n. [Engl. squeal and squall; cp. skjal and sköll]:—a squalling, noisy talk, Edda 110; horna-skvol, Eb. 13 new Ed.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

skval

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Engl
English.
Engl.
English.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)

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