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Trolli

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 trolli

a, m. a nickname, Landn. (cp. Dan. Herluf Trolle); whence in local names, Trolla-tunga, Landn.

2 trolli

2. a huge horse is called Trolli.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

trolli

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
Dan
Danish.
Dan.
Danish.
loc
local, locally.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)

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