Sjálf-eldi
Old Norse Dictionary - sjálf-eldi
Meaning of Old Norse word "sjálf-eldi"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- sjálf-eldi
- n., in sjálfeldis menn, men who support themselves, but not householders nor griðmenn, K. Þ. K. 144.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛁᛅᛚᚠ-ᛁᛚᛏᛁ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- n.
- neuter.
Works & Authors cited:
- K. Þ. K.
- Kristinn-réttr Þorláks ok Ketils = Kristinna-laga-þáttr. (B. I.)