Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Bak-fall

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 bak-fall

n. falling backwards, Fas. iii. 569: esp. in pl. in the phrase, róa bakföllum, to take a long pull with the oars, i. 215: milit. attack from behind = bakslag, Fms. viii. 115, ix. 405.

Similar Words

babbl
bág-lundr
bág-ráðr
bág-rækr
BAGALL

Runic Inscription

bak-fall

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
l.: Linnæus.
lit: literally.
lit.: literally.
milit.: military.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

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