Skjald-bálkr

Old Norse Dictionary - skjald-bálkr

Meaning of Old Norse word "skjald-bálkr" in English.

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

skjald-bálkr
m. (n. G. L. i. 84), and skjald-þili, n. (should be spelt skjal-, not skjald-, from skilja, not from skjöldr?), [Norse skjel-tile]:—a wooden partition-wall, Eg. 90, 233, 235, Fms. v. 338, viii. 172, Grett. 98 A, Orkn. 110, n. G. L. ii. 245 (skjælldili).

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

Abbreviations used:

L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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