Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vell-auðigr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vell-auðigr

adj. rich in gold, prop. ‘swelling rich;’ maðr v., Eg. 251, Nj. 72, Sturl. i. 160 A, Orkn. 176: mod. very wealthy, hann er v., he is immensely rich.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vell-auðigr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "vell-auðigr" 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.
ch.: chapter.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
prop: properly.
prop.: properly.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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