For-sjáll
Old Norse Dictionary - for-sjáll
Meaning of Old Norse word "for-sjáll"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- for-sjáll
- adj. foresighted, prudent, Nj. 222, Fms. v. 150, Sks. 436, Al. 8, Eg. 73.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚠᚢᚱ-ᛋᛁᛅᛚᛚ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
- l.
- line.
- s. v.
- sub voce.
- v.
- vide.
Works & Authors cited:
- Al.
- Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
- Eg.
- Egils Saga. (D. II.)
- Fms.
- Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Sks.
- Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)