Skjálfti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skjálfti

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 Skjálfti

(skálpti), a, m. a shivering, shaking, Orkn. 326 (shivering from cold), Gullþ. 8: pass., land-s., jarð-s., an earthquake.

2 Skjálfti

COMPDS: skjálftafullr, skjálftalauss.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᛁᛅᛚᚠᛏᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
pass.
passive, passively.
þ.
þáttr.

Works & Authors

Gullþ.
Gull-Þóris Saga. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
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