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Slefa

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Definitions

2 definitions

1 slefa

u, f. slaver (Lat. saliva), Edda 20, Sks. 229; slefu-speldi, a bib or tucker round the neck of children.

2 slefa

2. poët. a serpent, from its slime: a nickname, Hkr. slefu-mæltr, part. drawling in talking.
Similar Words

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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

slefa

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

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

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

ch
chapter.
f.
feminine.
Lat
Latin.
Lat.
Latin.
n.
neuter.
part
participle.
part.
participle.
poët.
poetical, poetically.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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