Al-sekr

Old Norse Dictionary - al-sekr

Meaning of Old Norse word "al-sekr" in English.

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

al-sekr
adj. a law term, an utter felon, an outlaw of the greater degree, = -skógarmaðr, opp. to fjörbaugsmaðr, Nj. 240, Hrafn. 18, Grág. i. 463.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
n.
neuter.
opp.
opposed.

Works & Authors cited:

Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
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