Spar-mæli

Old Norse Dictionary - spar-mæli

Meaning of Old Norse word "spar-mæli" in English.

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

spar-mæli
n. ‘sparing words;’ in the phrase, reka s. við e-n, to spare, deal sparingly with, Sturl. iii. 264, Grett. 154 A.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.
Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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