Skila-maðr

Old Norse Dictionary - skila-maðr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skila-maðr"

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

skila-maðr
m. a trusty man, Sks. 20, Rd. 260, Gþl. 25; ó-skila maðr, an untrustworthy man.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Gþl.
Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
Rd.
Reykdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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