Sel-tjara

Old Norse Dictionary - sel-tjara

Meaning of Old Norse word "sel-tjara"

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

sel-tjara
u, f. tar from seal-fat, Þorf. Karl. 438.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)
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