Svarta-skáld

Old Norse Dictionary - svarta-skáld

Meaning of Old Norse word "svarta-skáld" in English.

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

svarta-skáld
n. a black poet, a nickname, opp. to hvíta-skáld, Sturl.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
n.
neuter.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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