Ein-vala
Old Norse Dictionary - ein-vala
Meaning of Old Norse word "ein-vala"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- ein-vala
- adj. ind. chosen, excellent (Lat. egregius); e. kappi, a great champion, Stj. 512: e. ker, a chosen vessel, of a saint, Orkn. 226, Bs. ii. 148; e. lið, chosen, picked troops, Fær. 79, Stj. 480; e. maðr, a choice man, Blas. 37; e. riddari, a fine horseman, Stj. 450.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᛁᚾ-ᚢᛅᛚᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- Lat.
- Latin.
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- Blas.
- Blasius Saga. (F. III.)
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Fær.
- Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
- Orkn.
- Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
- Stj.
- Stjórn. (F. I.)