Sæi

Old Norse Dictionary - sæi

Meaning of Old Norse word "sæi" in English.

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

sæi: n. [through the Fr. soie, Ital. saia, from Lat. sericum; as are also A. S. seolc, Engl. silk], silk, Rétt., n. G. l. iii. 122, 125, D. n., B. K., Vm.; sæi-kápa, 90.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Engl.: English.

Fr.: French in etymologies.

gl.: glossary.

Ital.: Italian.

l.: line.

L.: Linnæus.

Lat.: Latin.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

B. K.: Björgynjar Kálfskinn. (J. II.)

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)

Fr.: Fritzner’s Dictionary, 1867.

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Rétt.: Réttarbætr. (B. II.)

Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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