Sjálf-ræði

Old Norse Dictionary - sjálf-ræði

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

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

sjálf-ræði
n. [Dan. selv-raadighed], ‘self-rule,’ liberty, Sks. 523; s. ok hóglífi, Ó. H. 34: self-will, Sks. 232; at þínu s., as thou likest, Fms. vii. 304; at s. sínu, of one’s own free-will, Grág. i. 128.

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

Abbreviations used:

Dan.
Danish.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Grág.
Grágás. (B. I.)
Ó. H.
Ólafs Saga Helga. (E. I.)
Sks.
Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)
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