LanguageKnow logo LanguageKnow

LanguageKnow is better in the app.Free on Google Play and the App Store.

Get the app

sela

noun

LanguageOld Norse

Meaning
  1. inflection of seli m (harness)
  2. inflection of selr m (seal)
  3. harness
  4. A term referring either to a type of harness or a seal, depending on the context.
Examples

Hann tók sela af hestinum.

He took the harness off the horse.

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteCheck the context carefully, as it can refer to a marine animal or horse equipment.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

This entry is adapted from English Wiktionary. A native speaker has not reviewed it yet. Native speakers can verify or correct it in the LanguageKnow app.

sela in other languages

Source: adapted from English Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors) via kaikki.org (Wiktextract), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Request removal