Á-mæla

Old Norse Dictionary - á-mæla

Meaning of Old Norse word "á-mæla"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

á-mæla
t, to blame; á. e-m fyrir e-t, Eg. 164, Nj. 14, Hkr. ii. 285, Orkn. 430: part, ámælandi, as subst., a reprover, Post. 645. 61.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅ-ᛘᛅᛚᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
subst.
substantive.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Post.
Postula Sögur. (F. III.)
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