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At-svif

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 at-svif

n. incident, bearing, Sks. 682.

2 at-svif

β. medic. lipothymia, a fainting fit, swoon, Fél. ix. 185; cp. að svífa yfir e-n, to be taken in a fit, Sturl. iii. 286.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

at-svif

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
id
idem, referring to the passage quoted or to the translation
l.
Linnæus.
medic.
medicinally.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Fél.
Félags-rit.
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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