Sylgja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sylgja

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 sylgja

u, f. a brooch or buckle, chiefly of silver or gold, worn by women; þrjár sylgjur sex aura, Dipl. iii. 4; s. ok fingrgull, Fms. ix. 263; gull-sylgja týndisk … ok fannsk ekki sylgjan … hét hón at gefa hálf-virði sylgjunnar, … sylgjöna þá ena sömu, Bs. i. 348; fimm sylgjur ok þrjú nisti, 874.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚢᛚᚴᛁᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
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