Efling

Old Norse Dictionary - efling

Meaning of Old Norse word "efling" in English.

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

efling
f. growth, increase in strength and wealth, Bret., Greg. 43: strength, help, assistance, Glúm. 346, 347, Ld. 88, Hkr. iii. 185, Mork. 128.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Bret.
Breta Sögur. (G. I.)
Glúm.
Víga-Glúms Saga. (D. II.)
Greg.
Gregory. (F. II.)
Hkr.
Heimskringla. (E. I.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Mork.
Morkinskinna. (E. I.)
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