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Afls-munr

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2 definitions

1 afls-munr

m. odds, superiority of strength, esp. in the phrase, kenna aflsmunar, where there is a short struggle, the one being soon overcome, Eb. 182, Eg. 508, Hkr. i. 286:

2 afls-munr

β. kenna aflsmuna = kosta afls, to exert oneself to the utmost; varð hann at kenna a. (to exert the whole of his strength) áðr hann kæmi honum undir, Eb. 172.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

afls-munr

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp
especially.
esp.
especially.
gl
glossary.
m.
masculine.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)

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