Valtr

Old Norse Dictionary - valtr

Meaning of Old Norse word "valtr" in English.

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

valtr
völt, valt, adj [A. S. wæltan], reeling, easily upset; hégómlig ok völt dyrð, Al. 130; völt hamingja, 133; valtir verða oss þessa heims höfðingjar, Sturl. ii. 153; veröld völt og flá, PasS.; fall-valtr, ú-valtr, stable.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
l.
line.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Pass.
Passiu-Sálmar.
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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