Snellt

Old Norse Dictionary - snellt

Meaning of Old Norse word "snellt" in English.

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

snellt
n. adj. harshly, in a high-pitched voice; Önundr segir þá snellt, þú ert furðu-djarfR. Eg. 337; hann mælti við þau snellt, i. 70; svara snellt, Ó. H. 115; mjök var Skaði í máli snelld, Völs. R. 60.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.
R.
Rimur.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
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