Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Ván-biðill

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 ván-biðill

m. a wooer waiting for an answer; in the phrase, ek vil eigi vera vánbiðill þessa ráðs, I will not long stand hat in hand, Eb. 130, Ld. 192, Ísl. ii. 159.

Similar Words

vá
vá-beiða
vá-böl
vá-brestr
vá-fallr

Runic Inscription

ván-biðill

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.

Works & Authors

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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