Kol-blár

Old Norse Dictionary - kol-blár

Meaning of Old Norse word "kol-blár" in English.

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

kol-blár
adj. ‘coal-blue,’ dark blue, livid, Eb. 172, Bs. i. 354, (from a blow): esp. of the sea, sjór kolblár, Nj. 19, Ld. 118, Fms. iv. 309.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
esp.
especially.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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