Sæi

Old Norse Dictionary - sæi

Meaning of Old Norse word "sæi"

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

sæi
n. [through the Fr. soie, Ital. saia, from Lat. sericum; as are also A. S. seolc, Engl. silk], silk, Rétt., n. G. l. iii. 122, 125, D. n., B. K., Vm.; sæi-kápa, 90.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Engl.
English.
Fr.
French in etymologies.
gl.
glossary.
Ital.
Italian.
l.
line.
L.
Linnæus.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

B. K.
Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)
D. N.
Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Fr.
Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Rétt.
Réttarbætr. (B. II.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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