Note 159 — Chapter XIII · TO EASTERN ICELAND—WE REACH MÝ-VATN.
Reading edition
According to the “Antiquaires du Nord” (p. 434, vol. 1850-60), “Slesvig” means Vík, or bay, of the Slè or Sli Arundo Arenaria. But is not this word the Icel. Slý, water cotton (Byssus lanuginosa), used as tinder?