For-sjáll

Old Norse Dictionary - for-sjáll

Meaning of Old Norse word "for-sjáll" in English.

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

for-sjáll
adj. foresighted, prudent, Nj. 222, Fms. v. 150, Sks. 436, Al. 8, Eg. 73.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
l.
line.
s. v.
sub voce.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.
Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)
Eg.
Egils Saga. (D. II.)
Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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