Á-kafliga
Old Norse Dictionary - á-kafliga
Meaning of Old Norse word "á-kafliga"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
Old Norse word á-kafliga can mean:á-kafliga
- á-kafliga
- adv. vehemently, impetuously; of motion, such as riding, sailing; fara á., to rush on, Fms. ix. 366; sem ákafligast, in great speed, at a great rate, Eg. 160, 602; also, biðja á., to pray fervently.
- á-kafliga
- 2. very, Fær. 238, Fms. x. 308, Ld. 222.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛅ-ᚴᛅᚠᛚᛁᚴᛅ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adv.
- adverb.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Fær.
- Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)
- Ld.
- Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)