Old Norse Dictionary Entry

úr-svalr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 úr-svalr

adj. wet-cold, Hkv. 2. 42; úrsvalar unnir, 2. 11; úrsvöl Gýmis völva, Edda (in a verse); úrsvölum munni, Grett. (in a verse), of the eddying stream.

Similar Words

Ú-
ú-kvæði
ú-magi
ú-megð
ú-skap

Runic Inscription

úr-svalr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
m.: masculine.
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Hkv.: Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)

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