Vell-auðigr

Old Norse Dictionary - vell-auðigr

Meaning of Old Norse word "vell-auðigr" in English.

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

vell-auðigr
adj. rich in gold, prop. ‘swelling rich;’ maðr v., Eg. 251, Nj. 72, Sturl. i. 160 A, Orkn. 176: mod. very wealthy, hann er v., he is immensely rich.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
ch.
chapter.
l.
line.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
prop.
proper, properly.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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