Oliva

Old Norse Dictionary - oliva

Meaning of Old Norse word "oliva" in English.

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

oliva
u, f., olivu-tré, n., -viðr, m. [for. word], the olive-tree, Stj. 256, 403, 413, 441, Karl. 199, Þiðr. 116. olifa-kvistr, m., Karl. 226, 334.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
for.
foreign.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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