Staf-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary - staf-lauss

Meaning of Old Norse word "staf-lauss" in English.

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

staf-lauss
adj. ‘staff-less,’ without a stick; ganga staflaust, to walk without a stick, i. e. firmly, Ld. 82, Bs. i. 179, Háv. 50.

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

Abbreviations used:

adj.
adjective.
i. e.
id est.
v.
vide.

Works & Authors cited:

Bs.
Biskupa Sögur. (D. III.)
Háv.
Hávarðar Saga. (D. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
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