áætlar
ætlar is a term that occasionally appears in discussions of Old Norse and Icelandic linguistics. It is not widely attested in primary sources, and its exact meaning remains unsettled. In some online glossaries and speculative grammars, etlar is presented as a plural noun related to the verb etla “to intend” or to a related noun meaning “intention” or “plan.” Because these connections rely on reconstruction rather than direct quotation from medieval texts, scholars treat etymology as tentative.
Usage and interpretation: Because there is little or no solid corpus evidence, most references to etlar are
Scholarly status: Contemporary scholars generally advise treating etlar with caution. It serves as an example of