Skilinn

Old Norse Dictionary - skilinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "skilinn"

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

skilinn
adj. [skilja; Scot. skeely], distinct; skilin orð, clear, distinct words, Hm. 135; tala hátt ok snjallt ok skilit, Konr. 56; svá skýrt ok skilit, Bs. ii. 16; til þess at þá verði skilnari frásögnin, Róm. 108; snjallr ok skilinn í öllu framferði, Mar.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
m.
masculine.
Scot.
Scottish.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Hm.
Hává-mál. (A. I.)
Konr.
Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
Róm.
Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)
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