Sann-mæli

Old Norse Dictionary - sann-mæli

Meaning of Old Norse word "sann-mæli" in English.

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

sann-mæli
n. a true speech, truth, Lv. 52, Ó. H. 232; en þá náðisk s. af mörgum mönnum til Ólafs konungs, 227, Bs. ii. 185; unna e-m sannmælis, to give a fair report, Háv. 38.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Lv.
Ljósvetninga Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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