Efla

Old Icelandic Dictionary - efla

Meaning of Old Icelandic word "efla" in English.

As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zoëga):

efla Old Icelandic word can mean:

efla: (-da, -dr), v.

efla: 1) to strengthen structurally, to reinforce (~ veggi);

efla: létu þeir ~ at nýju Danavirki, they restored the Danish wall;

efla: 2) to found, raise (~ stað, kirkju);

efla: ~ her (lið) á hendr e-m, to raise troops against one;

efla: ~ e-n, to support, aid (efldi Dofri hann síðan til ríkis í Noregi);

efla: ~ e-n til rangs máls, to help one in an unjust cause;

efla: 3) to perform;

efla: ~ heit, to make a vow;

efla: ~ at brullaupi, to hold a wedding;

efla: 4) to be able (sem vér eflum ok orkum);

efla: 5) refl., ~st.

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:ᛁᚠᛚᛅ

Abbreviations used:

e-m: einhverjum.

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