Kálfi

Old Norse Dictionary - kálfi

Meaning of Old Norse word "kálfi"

As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:

kálfi
a, m. the calf of the leg, Orkn. 12, Eb. 60, Nj. 247, Fas. i. 61, ii. 343, 354, n. G. L. i. 339, Bs. i. 229. kálfa-bót, f. = the ham = knésbót, Þiðr. 86.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᚴᛅᛚᚠᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
L.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Eb.
Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)
Fas.
Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)
N. G. L.
Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Þiðr.
Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)
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