Stafn-lé

Old Norse Dictionary - stafn-lé

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

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

stafn-lé
m. a grappling hook, in sea-fight, Nj. 47, Fms. vii. 64, Sturl. iii. 63.

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

Abbreviations used:

l.
line.
m.
masculine.

Works & Authors cited:

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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