slagr

Old Norse

Etymology

Unclear origin. Perhaps derived from Proto-Germanic *slagōną.

Noun

slagr m

  1. blow, defeat
  2. a tune

Declension

Declension of slagr (strong a-stem)
neuter singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative slag slagit slagir slagirin
accusative slag slagit slagir slagirin
dative slagi slaginu slagirum slagirunum
genitive slags slagsins slaga slaganna

Further reading

  • Zoëga, Geir T. (1910) “slagr”, in A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic, Oxford: Clarendon Press; also available at the Internet Archive