Elskari

Old Norse Dictionary - elskari

Meaning of Old Norse word "elskari" in English.

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

elskari
a, m. a lover, Barl. 88, 187, Karl. 545, Mar. 197, (rare.)

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Barl.
Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Mar.
Maríu Saga. (F. III.)
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