Túlka

Old Norse Dictionary - túlka

Meaning of Old Norse word "túlka" in English.

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

túlka: að, [a Slavon. word], to interpret; t. mál e-s, to plead one’s case, be the spokesman, Eg. 410; t. eyrendi e-s, FmS. i. 139; Guðs orð ok eyrendi þótt eigi sé með snilld mikilli frain túlkat, MS. 15. 1; Austmenn munu ílla túlka fyrir þér, give thee a bad report, Nj. 178; Þiðrandi kvað sik nú gruna hversu Vegghamarr mundi t. fyrir þeim, Njarð. 370; mun ek fylgja þér til staðarins ok t. fyrir þér, be thy interpreter, FmS. iii. 58.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.: neuter.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Njarð.: Njarðvíkinga Saga. (D. II.)

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