Vall-ófr

Old Norse Dictionary - vall-ófr

Meaning of Old Norse word "vall-ófr" in English.

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

vall-ófr
(vallokr?), m. a bird, perh. the willock, a απ. λεγ., Edda (Gl.)

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

Abbreviations used:

απ. λεγ.
απαξ. λεγόμενον.
l.
line.
m.
masculine.
perh.
perhaps.

Works & Authors cited:

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
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