Skvaldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skvaldr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skvaldr

n. [Dan. skvalder; Swed. sqvaller], a squalling, bawling, Fms. iv. 112, vi. 287, Bárð. 176.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᚢᛅᛚᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
n.
neuter.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Bárð.
Bárðar Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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