Val-slöngva

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Val-slöngva

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 val-slöngva (val-slǫngva)

u, f. [cp. ballista], a ‘war-sling,’ catapult, Fms. vii. 183, 186, viii. 177, Sks. 410, K. Á. 222, Þorf. Karl. 426.

Orthography

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Runic Inscription

ᚢᛅᛚ-ᛋᛚᚢᚾᚴᚢᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)

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