Sjald-sénn

Old Norse Dictionary - sjald-sénn

Meaning of Old Norse word "sjald-sénn"

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

sjald-sénn
part. seldom seen, Fms. iii. 182, Háv. 53, Barl. 17; sjaldsénir hvítir hrafnar, white ravens are a rare sight, a saying.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
part.
participle.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
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