Vélindi

Old Norse Dictionary - vélindi

Meaning of Old Norse word "vélindi" in English.

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

vélindi Old Norse word can mean:

vélindi
1. n., mod. vælindi, the gullet, Skálda 169, and in mod. usage. vélendis-gangr, m. belching, a disease, Sturl. i. 20.
vélindi
2. n. pl. [vél], tricks, Fas. iii. 391.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
pl.
plural.

Works & Authors cited:

Skálda
Skálda. (H. I.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
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