Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skjálgr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

4 definitions

1 skjálgr

1. adj. [Engl. shallow, although in an altered sense]:—wry, oblique; með skjálgum skotum, Sks. 383: the phrase, skjóta augum í skjálg, to look askance, Fbr. 71.

2 skjálgr

2. squinting, as a nickname, Þórólfr Skjálgr (Fms.), the father of Erling Skjálgsson (Ó. H.), whence it became a pr. name; fé-skjálgr. see fé.

3 skjálgr

2. m. the crescent moon, Edda (Gl.)

4 skjálgr

II. the name of a fish, Edda ii. 564.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

skjálgr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "skjálgr" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
Engl: English.
Engl.: English.
gl: glossary.
gl.: glossary.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
pr.: proper.

Works & Authors

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)
Fbr.: Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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