Hall-mæla

Old Norse Dictionary - hall-mæla

Meaning of Old Norse word "hall-mæla" in English.

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

hall-mæla
t, to speak ill of one, with dat., Nj. 53, Fms. iv. 81, xi. 260, Magn. 442, passim.

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

Abbreviations used:

dat.
dative.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Magn.
Magnús Saga jarls. (E. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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