Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skaf

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 definitions

1 skaf

n. [skafa], a scraping, peeling, esp. of peeled bark used in Norway for fodder for goats and cattle; brjóta hrís ok skaf, D. N. i. 215; þrjú hlóss viðar, ok tvau skafs, Gþl. 344, N. G. L. i. 39, 240; reiða heim skaf, 358; þá er uxa-mat átum inni skaf sem hafrar, Sighvat; hrís ok skaf í mörkinni, D. N. i. 291.

Similar Words

SÁ
SADDR
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SAFI
safn

Runic Inscription

skaf

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "skaf" 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.
n.: neuter.
p.: page.

Works & Authors

D. N.: Diplomatarium Norvagicum. (J. II.)
Gþl.: Gulaþings-lög. (B. II.)
N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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