Mál-stefna

Old Norse Dictionary - mál-stefna

Meaning of Old Norse word "mál-stefna" in English.

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

mál-stefna
u, f. a parley, council, conference, Orkn. 52, Ó. H. 43, Sks. 274; vera á tali ok málstefnu, Fms. i. 52; á málstefnu ok ráðagörðum, vii. 282.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Orkn.
Orkneyinga Saga. (E. II.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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