And-hæli

Old Norse Dictionary - and-hæli

Meaning of Old Norse word "and-hæli" in English.

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

and-hæli: n. monstrosity, absurdity; medic. the heels being in the place of the toes, Fél. ix. 188. andhælisligr, adj. absurd.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

l.: line.

medic.: medicine, medically.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fél.: Félags-rit.

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