Alin

Viking Language Dictionary - alin

Meaning of Old Norse / Old Icelandic word "alin"

alin
f Old Icelandic ell (about half a yard); unit of value, typically of woolen cloth

Possible runic inscriptions in Younger Futhark:

  • - Long branch (Danish):ᛅᛚᛁᚾ
  • - Short twig (Swedish & Norwegian):ᛆᛚᛁᚿ

Abbreviations used:

f
feminine
n
neuter
Back
↑