Af-saka

Old Norse Dictionary - af-saka

Meaning of Old Norse word "af-saka" in English.

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

af-saka Old Norse word can mean:

af-saka
að, to excuse, exculpate, K. Á. 230, Stj. 37.
af-saka
β. pass. afsakast, to be (stand) excused, K. Á. 226, Stj. 125.

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

Abbreviations used:

pass.
passive.

Works & Authors cited:

K. Á.
Kristinn-réttr Árna biskups. (B. III.)
Stj.
Stjórn. (F. I.)
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