álfr
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Álfr is an Old Norse word meaning 'elf'. It is part of the compound word Álfheimr, which means 'home or world'.
When
- First attested
- 700 CE
- Attested period
- 700 – 1500
- Historical notes
- Old Norse texts date from roughly 700-1500 CE.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- elves
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Álfheimr is an Old Norse compound word formed from álfr, 'elf', and heimr, 'home or world'.”
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