Kólga

Old Norse Dictionary - kólga

Meaning of Old Norse word "kólga" in English.

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

kólga
u, f., poët. a wave, Edda (Gl.), Hkv. 1. 25, Orkn. (in a verse), Fms. vii. 49 (in a verse), Bs. i. 16 (in a verse): one of the Northern Nereids (Ránar-dætr), Edda.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.
poët.
poetically.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkv.
Helga-kviða Hundingsbana. (A. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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