Ullr

Old Norse Dictionary - ullr

Meaning of Old Norse word "ullr" in English.

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

ullr: and Ulli, m. [akin to Goth. wulþus = glory], the name of one of the gods, the step-son of Thor, Edda, Gm. 2. Ulli, a dimin. = Erlendr, Hkr. i, see Gramm.

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

Abbreviations used:

dimin.: diminutive.

Goth.: Gothic.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda: Edda. (C. I.)

Gm.: Grímnis-mál. (A. I.)

Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)

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