Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Afl-raun

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 afl-raun

f. trial (proof) of strength; in plur. bodily exercises; Skallagrímr hendi mikit gaman at aflraunum ok leikum, Eg. 187; er þat flestra manna ætlan, at Grettir hafi verit sterkastr hérlandsmanna, síðan þeir Ormr ok þórálfr lögðu af aflraunir, Grett. 133; þótti þetta mikil a., Fms. iii. 210, Finnb. 274: cp. aflsraun.

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Runic Inscription

afl-raun

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp: compare.
cp.: compare.
f.: feminine.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
plur.: plural.

Works & Authors

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Finnb.: Finnboga Saga. (D. V.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

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