Á-kafliga

Old Norse Dictionary - á-kafliga

Meaning of Old Norse word "á-kafliga" in English.

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

á-kafliga Old Norse word can mean:

á-kafliga: adv. vehemently, impetuously; of motion, such as riding, sailing; fara á., to rush on, Fms. ix. 366; sem ákafligast, in great speed, at a great rate, Eg. 160, 602; also, biðja á., to pray fervently.

á-kafliga: 2. very, Fær. 238, Fms. x. 308, Ld. 222.

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

Abbreviations used:

adv.: adverb.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Eg.: Egils Saga. (D. II.)

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Fær.: Færeyinga Saga. (E. II.)

Ld.: Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)

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