Karls-efni

Old Norse Dictionary - karls-efni

Meaning of Old Norse word "karls-efni" in English.

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

karls-efni
n. a nickname, one who promises to be a doughty man, Landn.

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

Abbreviations used:

n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Landn.
Landnáma. (D. I.)
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