Sleipr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sleipr

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 sleipr

adj. [North. E. slape], slippery, Vígl. 31; háfa steinstrætið heimsins sleipt, hefir mér opt í vanda steypt, Pass. 34. 14, freq. in mod. usage.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᛚᛁᛁᛒᚱ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj
adjective.
adj.
adjective.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
gl
glossary.
gl.
glossary.
l.
Linnæus.
mod
modern.
mod.
modern.
North. E.
Northern English.

Works & Authors

Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Vígl.
Víglundar Saga. (D. V.)
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