Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Safali

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

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1 safali

a, m., safal, n., Flor. 5, 7, 10, D. N.; [for. word]:—a sable, the animal, and hence the fur, Eg. 57, 64, 71, Ó. H. 134, Fb. i. 545; safala-skinn, sable-fur, Þórð. 61.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
SAFI
safn
safna

Runic Inscription

safali

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

for.: foreign.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fb.: Flateyjar-bók (E. I.)
Ó. H.: Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Þórð.: Þórðar Saga hreðu. (D. V.)

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