Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vestr-hálfa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 vestr-hálfa

and -álfa, u, f. the western region, Stj. 68: of the ancient Neustria, Fms. x. 235: of Western Africa, Al. 157, 158; ætlaði hann Cham vestrhálfu, Edda (pref.); þaðan (from Spain) fór hann í vestrálfu heimsins, Bret. 30.

2 vestr-hálfa

2. mod. of America.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vestr-hálfa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.
pref.: preface.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Bret.: Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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