Old Norse Dictionary Entry

á-kafliga

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

2 definitions

1 á-kafliga

adv. vehemently, impetuously; of motion, such as riding, sailing; fara á., to rush on, Fms. ix. 366; sem ákafligast, in great speed, at a great rate, Eg. 160, 602; also, biðja á., to pray fervently.

2 á-kafliga

2. very, Fær. 238, Fms. x. 308, Ld. 222.

Similar Words

Runic Inscription

á-kafliga

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "á-kafliga" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adv: adverb.
adv.: adverb.
ch: chapter.
id: idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
v.: vide, verb.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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