Kálfi

Old Norse Dictionary - kálfi

Meaning of Old Norse word "kálfi" in English.

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

kálfi: a, m. the calf of the leg, Orkn. 12, Eb. 60, Nj. 247, Fas. i. 61, ii. 343, 354, n. G. L. i. 339, Bs. i. 229. kálfa-bót, f. = the ham = knésbót, Þiðr. 86.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.: feminine.

L.: Linnæus.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Eb.: Eyrbyggja Saga. (D. II.)

Fas.: Fornaldar Sögur. (C. II.)

N. G. L.: Norges Gamle Love. (B. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Orkn.: Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)

Þiðr.: Þiðreks Saga. (G. I.)

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