Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Flaki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 flaki

and fleki, a, m. a ‘flake,’ esp. a hurdle or shield wicker-work, used for defence in battle, Fms. ix. 30 (v. l.), 421, Hkr. ii. 11, Sks. 416 B.

Similar Words

FÁ
fá-bjáni
fá-bygðr
fá-dæmi
fá-dæmiligr

Runic Inscription

flaki

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

esp: especially.
esp.: especially.
etc.: et cetera.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
p.: page.
v.: vide, verb.
v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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