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.)
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