Spil

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Spil

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 spil

n. a tablet, = speldi; hann þildi alla veggi með spjöldum eða spilum, Stj. 563. 1 Kings vi. 15.

2 spil

II. [Germ. spiel], a game; barna-spil, a child’s game, Bb.; leik-spil, mansöngs-spil, Skáld H.

3 spil

2. plur. cards, (mod.)

Runic Inscription

ᛋᛒᛁᛚ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
Germ
German.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
plur.
plural.

Works & Authors

Bb.
Búnaðar-bálkr.
Skáld H.
Skáld Helga-rímur. (A. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)

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