VALTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

VALTR

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 VALTR

völt, valt, adj [A. S. wæltan], reeling, easily upset; hégómlig ok völt dyrð, Al. 130; völt hamingja, 133; valtir verða oss þessa heims höfðingjar, Sturl. ii. 153; veröld völt og flá, Pass.; fall-valtr, ú-valtr, stable.

Runic Inscription

ᚢᛅᛚᛏᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.
adj: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Pass.: Passiu-Sálmar.
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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