Flaki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Flaki

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

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.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛚᛅᚴᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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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