KLÁM

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

KLÁM

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 KLÁM

n. [akin to A. S. clæmian = to daub], filthy, obscene language; in mod. usage only in that sense, klám ok níð, Skáld H. 5. 24; vísur fullar af fúlu klámi, 26.

2 KLÁM

COMPDS: klámfenginn, klámhögg, klámorð, klámvísa, klámyrði.

Runic Inscription

ᚴᛚᛅᛘ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
S.
South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Skáld H.
Skáld Helga-rímur. (A. III.)
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