Ölgr
Old Norse Dictionary - ölgrMeaning of Old Norse word "ölgr" (or ǫlgr) in English.
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- ölgr (ǫlgr)
- m., poët. an ox, Edda (Gl.)
Orthography: The Cleasby & Vigfusson book used letter ö to represent the original Old Norse vowel ǫ. Therefore, ölgr may be more accurately written as ǫlgr.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚢᛚᚴᚱ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- l.
- line.
- m.
- masculine.
- poët.
- poetically.
Works & Authors cited:
- Edda
- Edda. (C. I.)