Sjálf-hælinn
Old Norse Dictionary - sjálf-hælinn
Meaning of Old Norse word "sjálf-hælinn"
As defined by the Cleasby & Vigfusson Old Norse to English dictionary:
- sjálf-hælinn
- adj. self-praising, Nj. 257, Grett. 133, Þórð. 69.
Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛋᛁᛅᛚᚠ-ᚼᛅᛚᛁᚾᚾ
Younger Futhark runes were used from 8th to 12th centuries in Scandinavia and their overseas settlements
Abbreviations used:
- adj.
- adjective.
Works & Authors cited:
- Grett.
- Grettis Saga. (D. II.)
- Nj.
- Njála. (D. II.)
- Þórð.
- Þórðar Saga hreðu. (D. V.)