Otrgjǫld

Viking Language Dictionary - otrgjǫld

Meaning of Old Norse / Old Icelandic word "otrgjǫld"

otrgjǫld
npl wergeld, ransom, or compensation for a dead otter, Otter’s ransom

Possible runic inscriptions in Younger Futhark:

  • - Long branch (Danish):ᚢᛏᚱᚴᛁᚢᛚᛏ
  • - Short twig (Swedish & Norwegian):ᚢᛐᚱᚴᛁᚢᛚᛐ

Abbreviations used:

comp
comparative (adj or adv)
n
neuter
pl
plural
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