Sjálf-hælinn

Old Norse Dictionary - sjálf-hælinn

Meaning of Old Norse word "sjálf-hælinn" in English.

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

sjálf-hælinn: adj. self-praising, Nj. 257, Grett. 133, Þórð. 69.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

Works & Authors cited:

Grett.: Grettis Saga. (D. II.)

Nj.: Njála. (D. II.)

Þórð.: Þórðar Saga hreðu. (D. V.)

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