Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Við-tal

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 við-tal

n. (viðr-talan, Fms. x. 392), a conversation, parley; viðtal konungs ok bónda, Fms. i. 32; eptir viðtal þeirra föður hans, Fas. i. 50: lauk svá þeirra viðtali, Fms. viii. 324; hón hafði heyrt viðrtal þeirra, Nj. 60.

Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

við-tal

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

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