Stafn-lag

Old Norse Dictionary - stafn-lag

Meaning of Old Norse word "stafn-lag" in English.

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

stafn-lag: n. fighting stem to stem, Sturl. iii. 63, v. l.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.: line.

n.: neuter.

v.: vide.

v. l.: varia lectio.

Works & Authors cited:

Sturl.: Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)

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