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Slípa

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Definitions

Definitions

2 definitions

1 slípa

t, [Germ. schleifen; Dan. slibe; Swed. slipa], to whet.

2 slípa

II. reflex. to be slim and sleek; þó slípist jór og slitni gjörð, slettunum ekki kvíddu, hugsaðu hvárki um himin né jörð, en haltú þér fast og ríddu, Pál Vídal.
Similar Words

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

slípa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
l.
Linnæus.
lit
literally.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
reflex
reflexive.
reflex.
reflexive.
Swed
Swedish.
Swed.
Swedish.

Works & Authors

Vídal.
Vídalíns-Postilla.

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