Skjálf

Old Norse Dictionary - skjálf

Meaning of Old Norse word "skjálf" in English.

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

skjálf Old Norse word can mean:

skjálf
f [Engl. shelf], a shelf, seat; remains only in hlið-skjálf, q. v.
skjálf
II. a pr. name, Yngl. S. (Skjálfar-bóndi).

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

Abbreviations used:

Engl.
English.
gl.
glossary.
l.
line.
q. v.
quod vide.
v.
vide.
pr.
proper, properly.
S.
Saga.

Works & Authors cited:

Yngl. S.
Ynglinga Saga. (C. II.)
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