Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Svipall

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 svipall

adj. (svipull), shifty, changeable; svipul verðr mér sona-eignin, Grett. 123 A; afla svipulla sæmda, Al. 163: unstable, svipul er sjó-veiðr, svipull er sjóvar-afli, a saying, Hallgr.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

svipall

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hallgr.: Hallgrímr Pétrsson.

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