Hálsan

Old Norse Dictionary - hálsan

Meaning of Old Norse word "hálsan" in English.

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

hálsan
f. a clewing up the sail, N. G. L. ii. 282 (Jb. 400).

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
L.
Linnæus.

Works & Authors cited:

Jb.
Jóns-bók. (B. III.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
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