Vin-hollr

Old Norse Dictionary - vin-hollr

Meaning of Old Norse word "vin-hollr" in English.

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

vin-hollr Old Norse word can mean:

vin-hollr: adj. [Dan. venne-huld], true, steadfast as a friend, affectionate as a friend, Orkn. 460, Fms. vii. 103, passim.

vin-hollr: 2. = vinhallr, Fms. ix. 331 (if not an error, as is vice versa the Þorst. Síðu H. 171).

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

Dan.: Danish.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

Þorst. Síðu H.: Þorsteins Saga Síðu-Hallssonar. (D. II.)

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