Sann-mæli
Old Norse Dictionary - sann-mæli
Meaning of Old Norse word "sann-mæli"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- sann-mæli
- n. a true speech, truth, Lv. 52, Ó. H. 232; en þá náðisk s. af mörgum mönnum til Ólafs konungs, 227, Bs. ii. 185; unna e-m sannmælis, to give a fair report, Háv. 38.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛅᚾᚾ-ᛘᛅᛚᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Bs.
- Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
- Háv.
- Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
- Lv.
- Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
- Ó. H.
- Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)