Túlka
Old Norse Dictionary - túlka
Meaning of Old Norse word "túlka"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- túlka
- að, [a Slavon. word], to interpret; t. mál e-s, to plead one’s case, be the spokesman, Eg. 410; t. eyrendi e-s, FmS. i. 139; Guðs orð ok eyrendi þótt eigi sé með snilld mikilli frain túlkat, MS. 15. 1; Austmenn munu ílla túlka fyrir þér, give thee a bad report, Nj. 178; Þiðrandi kvað sik nú gruna hversu Vegghamarr mundi t. fyrir þeim, Njarð. 370; mun ek fylgja þér til staðarins ok t. fyrir þér, be thy interpreter, FmS. iii. 58.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛏᚢᛚᚴᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
- S.
- Saga.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Njarð.
- Njarðvíkinga Saga. (D. II.)