Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Sjálf-skapa

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 sjálf-skapa

adj. ‘self-shaped,’ of one’s own -making; sums ertu s., some is of thy own making, thy own fault, Am. 64: in the phrase, sjálf-skapa-víti, n. pl., sjálfskapat víti, Ld. 140: any self-caused evil (það eru sjálskapa víti), for which no one is to blame but oneself.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
safali
SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

sjálf-skapa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
ch: chapter.
f.: feminine.
l.: Linnæus.
m.: masculine.
n.: neuter.
pl.: plural.

Works & Authors

Am.: Auðunnar-máldagi. (J. I.)
Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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