Bagall

Old Norse Dictionary - bagall

Meaning of Old Norse word "bagall" in English.

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

bagall
m. [Lat. baculus], an episcopal staff, crozier, Fms. i. 233, iii. 168, Bs. i. 42, Vm. 68.

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

Abbreviations used:

Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Vm.
Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)
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