Kerfi

Old Norse Dictionary - kerfi

Meaning of Old Norse word "kerfi" in English.

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

kerfi
n. [A. S. cyrf; Scot. carf; Germ. kerbe]:—a bunch, wreath; blómstr-k.:—sina-k., the nervous system, etc. (mod.)

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.
Anglo-Saxon.
etc.
et cetera.
Germ.
German.
m.
masculine.
mod.
modern.
n.
neuter.
S.
Saga.
Scot.
Scottish.

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