Vilnan

Old Norse Dictionary - vilnan

Meaning of Old Norse word "vilnan" in English.

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

vilnan: or vilnun, f. = vilnaðr; styrkrleik vilnunar, … heilsu fyrir vilnun, Greg. 46; iðrask með vilnan, to repent with hope, Hom. 78; vera í góðri vilnun, in good cheer, Sks. 168 B; vænta sér engrar vilnunar, Al. 109: in mod. usage, favour; ör-vilnan, despair.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

l.: line.

m.: masculine.

mod.: modern.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Greg.: Gregory. (F. II.)

Hom.: Homiliu-bók. (F. II.)

Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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