Kola

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Kola

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 kola

u, f. a small flat open lamp, Sturl. ii. 117, Vm. 8, Gísl. 29, D. N. iv. 457; í kolum af steini eðr eiri, N. G. L. ii. 247, (stein-kola, q. v.)

Runic Inscription

ᚴᚢᛚᛅ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide, verb.

Works & Authors

D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Gísl.
Gísla Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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