Nafli

Old Norse Dictionary - nafli

Meaning of Old Norse word "nafli" in English.

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

nafli Old Norse word can mean:

nafli: a, m. [A. S. navela; Engl. navel; O. H. G. nabulo; Germ. nabel; Dan. navle; Gr. ὀμφαλός; Lat. umbilicus]:—the navel, FmS. v. 346, Hb. 415. 15.

nafli: COMPDS: naflagras, naflastrenGr.

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

Abbreviations used:

A. S.: Anglo-Saxon.

Dan.: Danish.

Engl.: English.

Germ.: German.

gl.: glossary.

Gr.: Greek.

l.: line.

Lat.: Latin.

m.: masculine.

n.: neuter.

O. H. G.: Old High German.

S.: Saga.

s. v.: sub voce.

v.: vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.: Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)

Hb.: Hauks-bók. (H. IV.)

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