Slappi

Old Norse Dictionary - slappi

Meaning of Old Norse word "slappi" in English.

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

slappi
a, m. a lump-fish; see grá-slappi: as a word of abuse, Edda ii. 496: a nickname, Sturl. ii. 150, Dipl. ii. 5; Höllu-s., Ld.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Dipl.
Diplomatarium. (J. I.)
Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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