Sálmr

Old Norse Dictionary - sálmr

Meaning of Old Norse word "sálmr" in English.

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

sálmr Old Norse word can mean:

sálmr
(psálmr), [Gr. ψαλμός], a psalm, Stj., Bs., passim, not only of the Psalms, but also generally a hymn; Passíu-sálmar, Hugvekju-sálmar, Kveld-sálmr, Morgun-sálmr, etc.
sálmr
COMPDS: sálmabók, sálmalag, sálmaskáld, sálmasönGr.

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

Abbreviations used:

etc.
et cetera.
Gr.
Greek.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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