Sjálf-sáinn

Old Norse Dictionary - sjálf-sáinn

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

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

sjálf-sáinn
(-sáðr), part. self-sown; akrar sjálfsánir, Þorf. Karl. 420, Rb. 318, Fms. xi. 413.

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

Abbreviations used:

f.
feminine.
l.
line.
part.
participle.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Karl.
Karla-magnús Saga. (G. I.)
Rb.
Rímbegla. (H. III.)
Þorf. Karl.
Þorfinns Saga Karlsefnis. (D. II.)
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