And-hvalr

Old Norse Dictionary - and-hvalr

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

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

and-hvalr
s, m. balaena rostrata, now called andarnefja, u, f., Edda (Gl.), Sks. 123 A.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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