Skilinn

Old Norse Dictionary - skilinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "skilinn" in English.

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

skilinn: adj. [skilja; Scot. skeely], distinct; skilin orð, clear, distinct words, Hm. 135; tala hátt ok snjallt ok skilit, Konr. 56; svá skýrt ok skilit, Bs. ii. 16; til þess at þá verði skilnari frásögnin, Róm. 108; snjallr ok skilinn í öllu framferði, Mar.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

m.: masculine.

Scot.: Scottish.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Hm.: Hává-mál. (A. I.)

Konr.: Konráðs Saga. (G. III.)

Mar.: Maríu Saga. (F. III.)

Róm.: Rómverja Saga. (E. II.)

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