Klof-vega

Old Norse Dictionary - klof-vega

Meaning of Old Norse word "klof-vega" in English.

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

klof-vega
in the phrase, ríða k., to ride astride; opp. to ein-vega, like women on a side-saddle, (mod.)

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

Abbreviations used:

mod.
modern.
opp.
opposed.

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