Viking Language dictionary

Compact dictionary of Old Norse.

This online dictionary includes translations for most common Old Norse / Old Icelandic words. To accompany "Viking Language" study book, for those getting started with Old Norse vocabulary.

The dictionary contains over 2000 translations from Old Norse to English. While it will not cover all words in Sagas, it should contain definitions of most common Old Norse words. It is meant to be unofficial helper dictionary for "Viking Language" study book by Jesse L. Byock.

Data in this dictionary is based on data made openly available by the publisher.

Other dictionaries

There are much larger and more complete dictionaries covering sagas and other Old Norse text.

Cleasby / Vigfusson dictionary is one of the largest sources, but many prefer "A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic", which is an easier-to-read version of the Cleasby / Vigfusson book.

• Cleasby and Vigfusson Old Norse Dictionary
• A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic
• Dictionary of the Old Norwegian Language