Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Vilnan

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 vilnan

or vilnun, f. = vilnaðr; styrkrleik vilnunar, … heilsu fyrir vilnun, Greg. 46; iðrask með vilnan, to repent with hope, Hom. 78; vera í góðri vilnun, in good cheer, Sks. 168 B; vænta sér engrar vilnunar, Al. 109: in mod. usage, favour; ör-vilnan, despair.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

vilnan

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch: chapter.
esp: especially.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
mod: modern.
mod.: modern.

Works & Authors

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)
Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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