Sjálf-krafi

Old Norse Dictionary - sjálf-krafi

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

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

sjálf-krafi: (-krafa), adj. of one’s own accord, of free-will, voluntarily, BS. i. 702, Stj. 67, MS. 656 B. 3; veita þeim líf er S. ganga upp á þeirra náð, FS. 11; gefask upp S. í vald konungs, Al. 13, Hkr. i. 85; S. útan nauðsynja, Barl. 111, 114; þá er fé er í land rekit, eðr gangi þat S., Grág. ii. 327.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.: adjective.

l.: line.

S.: Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Al.: Alexanders Saga. (G. I.)

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)

Bs.: Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)

Fs.: Forn-sögur. (D. II.)

Grág.: Grágás. (B. I.)

Hkr.: Heimskringla. (E. I.)

Stj.: Stjórn. (F. I.)

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