Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Af-skyld

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 af-skyld

f. a law term, due, obligation, encumbrance, several times in the Cartularies and deeds of gift, in the phrase, sú er a. þessa fjár, D. I. i. 273, etc.; með þessi a. fara þessir fjárhlutir, 282, Vm. 108: cp. the still more freq. phrase, sú er afvinna, cp. afvinna.

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Runic Inscription

af-skyld

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
etc.: et cetera.
f.: feminine.
freq: frequent, frequently.
freq.: frequent, frequently.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

D. I.: Diplomatarium Islandicum. (J. I.)
Vm.: Vilkins-máldagi. (J. I.)

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