Skval

Old Norse Dictionary - skval

Meaning of Old Norse word "skval" in English.

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

skval
n. [Engl. squeal and squall; cp. skjal and sköll]:—a squalling, noisy talk, Edda 110; horna-skvol, Eb. 13 new Ed.

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

Abbreviations used:

cp.
compare.
Engl.
English.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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