Elrir

Old Norse Dictionary - elrir

Meaning of Old Norse word "elrir" in English.

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

elrir
m., and elri, n. the alder-tree, Lat. alnus, A. S. alor, aler, Germ. erle, Edda (Gl.), Ó. H. 250, Fbr. 10.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
Germ.
German.
l.
line.
Lat.
Latin.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fbr.
Fóstbræðra Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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