Val-rof

Old Norse Dictionary - val-rof

Meaning of Old Norse word "val-rof"

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

val-rof: n. = valrauf, [Dan. val-rov], a law term, the plundering the slain on the battle-field, n. G. L. i. 66.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.: Danish.

L.: Linnæus.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

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