Elli-sif

Old Norse Dictionary - elli-sif

Meaning of Old Norse word "elli-sif" in English.

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

elli-sif: f. a popular version of Elizabeth, cp. Scot. Elspeth, Fms. vi. (of a Russian princess).

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.: compare.

f.: feminine.

Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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