Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Speld

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 speld

mod. speldi, n. a square tablet; gluggar, ok snúin fyrir speld, Nj. 114; undir söðulfjölinni sprettir hann upp speldi, tekr þar upp bréfit, Sturl. iii. 295: a tablet to write on, ríta á speldi, Fas. ii. 551.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

speld

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

gl: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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